The Meeting Room Art Gallery
Tucked into the Phra Singh area of Chiang Mai's historic old city, this small but thoughtfully curated gallery sits opposite the Phra Singh Post Office on Samlarn Road, next to Postcard Hotel Chiang Mai. Owner Jo runs the space with a genuine commitment to supporting young and local artists, creating an environment that feels personal and community-driven rather than commercial. The gallery presents a wide range of artistic styles and regularly rotates exhibitions, meaning repeat visitors are likely to find something new each time.
Despite its compact size, the space manages to pack in a surprising amount of work, and visiting artists are occasionally present in person — giving visitors the rare opportunity to engage directly with the creators behind the pieces. Jo is frequently praised by visitors for being welcoming and knowledgeable, and the gallery doubles as a shop, making it a practical stop for those looking to take home something original from Chiang Mai. A standout personal touch is Jo's aquatic plant collection, which several visitors highlight as an unexpected delight.
As opening hours are not publicly listed, it is worth checking locally or asking at a nearby hotel before making a dedicated trip. Given its small size, the gallery is best suited to those who enjoy an intimate, unhurried browsing experience rather than a large-scale exhibition space.
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Reviews from Google
The Meeting Room Art Gallery, locates on Prasingh area (right opposite the Phra Singh Post Office) and next to Postcard Hotel Chiangmai, owns by K. Joe, offers a genuine support for young artists to showcase their artworks in Chiangmai for the past ten years. K. Joe kept his mission and vision strong, by giving the opportunity for young and emerging artists from Chiangmai. The new space (before, the gallery was in Si Phum area) is clean and warmhearted ambient. K. Joe is always lovely, knowledgeable on contemporary art and always keep going extra miles to gives opportunity and platforms for youngster's talent and creativity. There's exhibitions rotating around every month or two, please check out the gallery's facebook page to keep yourself updated. Highly recommended.
Great, relatively small gallery presenting stunning art. The gallery owner is a very nice and friendly person. Highly recommend to visit!
A cool art gallery and shop. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Within the shop there’s also an exhibition of a local artists work (the artist himself was there as well) which regularly changes. There’s a great range of artistic styles on display, so whatever you’re into I’m sure you’ll find something here that you like!
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The Meeting Room Art Gallery: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meeting Room Art Gallery worth visiting?
The Meeting Room Art Gallery holds a 4.7★ rating from 66 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated temples & culture in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of The Meeting Room Art Gallery?
The Meeting Room Art Gallery is typically open 12:00-20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit The Meeting Room Art Gallery?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is The Meeting Room Art Gallery located?
The Meeting Room Art Gallery is at 10/1 Samlarn Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
10/1 Samlarn Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand080 627 9219www.themeetingroomartgallery.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
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Wat Tung Yu
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)