Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum

Summary

Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum (Malay: Muzium Istana Kesultanan Melaka) is a museum located in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. The building is a modern reconstruction of the palace of the Malacca Sultanate, based on the information and data obtained from the Malay Annals. It is made up of hardwood (for its structure), 'belian' wood (for its roof) and wooden pegs (instead of nails) and was constructed in 1984 and became a cultural museum which showcases the history of the region. The museum was officially opened on 17 July 1986 by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.[1][2]

Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum
Muzium Istana Kesultanan Melaka
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Established17 July 1986
LocationMelaka City, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates2°11′34″N 102°15′01″E / 2.1929°N 102.2504°E / 2.1929; 102.2504
Typemuseum
OwnerMelaka Museum Corporation
Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum exhibition hall.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Virtual Museum Melaka".
  2. ^ http://www.perzim.gov.my/en/harga-tiket/[permanent dead link]

Literature edit

  • Lenzi, Iola (2004). Museums of Southeast Asia. Singapore: Archipelago Press. pp. 200 pages. ISBN 981-4068-96-9.

External links edit

  • Virtual Museum Melaka | Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum