Khon Kaen University by Asst. Prof. Dr. Penprapa Phetcharaburanin, Acting Director of Museum and Life-Long Learning Center of KKU joined Asst. Prof. Dr. Rawin Rawiwong, Director of National Science Museum (NSM) by signing an agreement that enables using the Taxidermy Exhibition set of NSM at the Natural History Museum, KKU for one whole year from August 6, 2020 until August 6, 2021. The objective is to develop knowledge and understanding as well as awareness among the youths, students and people in general for learning sustainability.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Rawin Rawiwong, Director of National Science Museum (NSM) explained that Khon Kaen University is an important learning resource of the Northeast. This opportunity enables the youths and people in general to learn how animal bodies are preserved. This is an important basic science that effectively integrates both the science and the art. NSM is pleased to present ASEAN specialized scientist to inspire children so that they become interested in the sciences around them, aware of the environment and help maintaining the nature. Science is around us and can become an occupation.
Mr. Wanchai Sukkasem, Academic Officer Level 5. Natural History Museum said that NSM has been around the country with preserved animals in boxes and crates. These stuffed animals must be kept at a temperature of 25 degrees Celcius in a well-ventilated place. They should not stand in a high temperature area because the skin could break. Illumination should also be low for strong light may change the color. The animal bodies were preserved with weak chemicals and thus the officers are safe enough to work in the area. Finally, some insects could destroy them, and so they should be checked every 3 months. If there are traces of these animal-eating insects, then the stuffed animals should be refrigerated at -20 degrees. However, the natural protected wildlife cannot be stuffed.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Penprapa Phetcharaburanin, Acting Director of Museum and Life-Long Learning Center of KKU revealed that the agreement answers Khon Kaen University’s Spiritual Policy. It enhances Collaboration and Coordination as well as instilling awareness in emphasizing the university’s benefits (KKU First). The center is the practice zone for students that promotes the growth and values of the university. In addition, it also answers the university’s People Policy or the stakeholders through education transformation and development of a learning resource for people of all ages.
There are also strict measures against Corona virus, COVID-19. Visitors are checked for high temperature, asked to apply alcohol spray, and wear mask. Each zone limits the number of visitors and a hygiene sheet is placed on all areas where people need to touch, for example, the elevator buttons. All zones are installed with hand-washing gel that works automatically. Cleaners are to clean the toilets every hour. All of these guarantee safety from virus contact.
“The Museum and Life-Long Learning Center of KKU will do everything to let the visitors visit the place with the highest degree of safety. After the long stoppage under the disease crisis, families may want to make a trip. If you go somewhere else, it may not be safe. Believe that it is safe here at the museum. Families can be together and enjoy the trip here,” Asst. Prof. Dr. Penprapa Phetcharaburanin said.
The said agreement was signed on June 15, 2020. Taxidermy Exhibition is open for visitors to see at the Natural History Museum of Khon Kaen University from August6, 2020 until August 6, 2021.
The office hours of the Natural History Museum is 09:30 a.m. – 19:30 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays. The entrance fee is: 10 baht for young children, 20 baht for students, and 40 baht for adults.
Natural History Museum, Khon Kaen University is situated on the West of Si Than Lake, Khon Kaen University, Nai Muang Sub-district, Muang District, Khon Kaen.
Tel. 0-4300-9700 Ext. 45596, Mobile: 094-278-4222, Fax: 0-4320-2155
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