The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) was established on April 1, 1966 under the royal initiative of His Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej to provide education in administration and development, to do research, and to promote higher technical and professional studies. From its inception to the present, the Institutie has maintained its reputation in development management. Its graduates have evidently built reputation by actively participating in all sectors of the society in both public and private sector. They have built a reputation and honor evidently affirmed by the Thai society.

           NIDA MUSEUM was established under the administration of  Prof. Dr. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, President of NIDA with an initiative of institutionalizing NIDA as a source of advanced knowledge and linkage to Thai society for its personnel and future generations to be proud of the institution as a source of knowledge and a link to the society. The museum also reflects the dignity and continued advancement of the Institute. The construction of the museum began in September 2012 and completed in May 2013 with a total of 216 square meters of exhibit space.

Objectives
1. To honor His Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej in education.
2. To illustrate the essential role of the Institute in developing the country’s development.
3. To exhibit documents and records that reflects the prestige of the Institute in the  country’s development.