Mahidol University Archives Archives and Museums Department, Mahidol University

Overview

The Mahidol University Archives is a departmental archive within Mahidol University's Library and Knowledge Center (LKC), located at the main campus in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. It is part of the wider Archives and Museums Department and preserves the institutional history and heritage of Mahidol University, one of Thailand's leading research universities.

History and Founding

The Department of Mahidol University Archives was formally established in 1992 within the Library and Information Center. Mahidol University itself traces its origins to the founding of Siriraj Hospital in 1888. The archives and museums function was later reorganized and expanded into the Archives and Museums Department (MUARMS), with an online presence launched in October 2010.

Collections and Holdings

The Mahidol University Archives holds records documenting the historical development of Mahidol University and its faculties. Collections include administrative documents, correspondence, historical photographs, publications, and records related to significant university figures and events. The archives are organized alongside the university's museum collections and heritage holdings.

Access and Usage

The archives are accessible through an online portal at museum.li.mahidol.ac.th. Physical access at the Salaya campus is available to university members and approved researchers.