The National Museum of Roi Et was established for the first time at the initiative of Professor Dr. Kor Sawatpanit (a former Minister of Education), who envisioned creating a museum to preserve and exhibit the stories of Isaan crafts, particularly focusing on silk and traditional textiles. During that time, the Fine Arts Department had a policy to establish national museums in various cities, especially in provinces that lacked such institutions. This led to the blending of these two concepts, resulting in the establishment of the National Museum of Roi Et.