Malacca is home to many museums that focus on the rich cultural past and heritage of the city. The city’s long history and occupation by various empires is on full display, with visitors able to see artefacts dating back hundreds of years. Additionally, the city’s unique placement along the many straits have made it integral to maritime trade throughout history. Visitors can better appreciate the city’s past and its fascinating heritage through telling exhibits and museums, many of which are located within the Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
Established in 1986 by Chan Kim Lay, the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum focuses on the rich culture and history of ethnic Chinese-Malays.. The museum itself is well-known as a tourist attraction for its various woodworks, furniture and porcelain displays. It is found in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, a street referred to by locals as ‘Millionaire’s Row’ for its luxury houses. Having been home to the Chan family since 1861, visitors can view prized artefacts that are relevant to the local Chinese community as well as tour the interior of one of the area’s largest houses.
Address: No. 48 & 50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200, Melaka
Phone: +606 – 282 1273
Operating Hours:
– Thursday – Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
– (Last admission at 4:45pm, 12:30pm – 2:00pm closed for sanitation)
Admission Cost:
– 5 – 12yrs old: RM11
– Adults: RM7
– (RM4 per adult for guided tour)
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Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
The Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum is a rebuild based on the palace of the Malacca Sultanate. Developed and opened in 1986, the museum was constructed using information provided by the Malay Annals. Timbered from top to bottom, the museum includes a blend of wood types—in its structure and roof, down to the wooden pegs used in lieu of nails.
The museum includes artefacts related to the culture and history of the state of Malacca. Also on offer are online virtual tours of the structure.
Address: Kompleks Warisan Melaka, Jalan Kota, 75000, Melaka
Phone: +606 – 282 6526
Operating Hours:
– Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Admission Cost:
Locals
– Children: RM5
– Adults: RM10
Foreigners
– Children: RM10
– Adults: RM20
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Maritime Museum (Muzium Samudera)
The Maritime Museum focuses on the historical aspects of maritime activities in the Malacca region. Opened in 1994 by then Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the museum began with a single phase that would give way to a larger presence in 1998 with the opening of a second phase. The highlight of the museum is the exhibition of a Flor do Mar replica. This ship replica stands 34 meters in height and is 36 meters long. Visitors who board the replica will encounter fascinating documents and photographs, amongst other artefacts, that point to Malacca’s rich seafaring heritage. The second phase channels visitors into a separate building which displays the city’s history: from the colonial era through to Malaysia’s independence.
Address: Jalan Quayside, 75000, Melaka
Phone: +606 – 283 0926
Operating Hours:
– Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Admission Cost:
Locals
– Children: RM5
– Adults: RM10
Foreigners
– Children: RM10
– Adults: RM20
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