Located close to the Ao Nit Pier, near the entrance of the Ko Mak Seafood restaurant, the Ko Mak Museum is an 80-year-old wooden house of the Suttitanakul Family. Mr. Thanin Suttitanakul, or Phi Ake, explained that the inspiration to establish this museum stemmed from a desire to record and recount the history of the people on the island; who they were, where they came from, as well as document a way of life that spans generations.
The Museum is filled with many interesting items; such as, the family tree that shows the relationship among the five families of Ko Mak. There are old photos depicting the way of life of the coconut and rubber farmers, as well as photos showing the early period of tourism. There are old odds and ends as well as equipment once used by the locals; such as, saddles, radio, antique phones and lanterns. Among them are the sorts of items you would find on a farm, spades and shovels; kitchenware in the form of bowls and tiffin carriers. Even an aging charcoal stove that dates back over a century ago.
Visiting this museum can help us better understand the people of Ko Mak in a short span of time.







