Number of Museums in Southeast Asia, 2021

Thailand holds the record for having the highest number of museums in Southeast Asia!

According to UNESCO, the United States recorded the highest number of museums globally, with approximately 33,082 institutions as of March 2021. Germany and Japan followed on the list, with around 6,741 and 5,738 institutions, respectively. Overall, the current estimated total number of museums worldwide is nearly 104 thousand.

Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, Thailand leads with the highest number of museums at 1526, followed by the Philippines with 192 museums, and Vietnam with 170 museums.