Melaka Museums
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The Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum This museum was the ancestral home of three generations of a Baba-Nyonya family. Located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock the building was converted into a museum to preserve its unique legacy. The building is typical of the Baroque-style homes of wealthy Chinese families. An open-air courtyard is situated in the middle of the house to let in sunlight. Furniture is made of Chinese rosewood in a mixture of Chinese, Victorian and Dutch Opening hours: 10am- 1230pm, 2pm - 4.30pm Admission fee: Adult RM5, Children RM4 Tel: 06-283 1273
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Chitty Museum The Chitty Museum is a new enterprise of the Chitty community to document their unique heritage. Among the exhibits are colourfully-designed traditional water-pots, multi-tiered brass oil-lamps, serving trays, sculptures, handicrafts and photographs. Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) Admission fee: Adult RM2, Children RM0.50 Tel: 06-286 53//
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Proclamation of Independence Memorial The museum is housed in a 1912 British villa with Mogul-styled domes. The building was once the Melaka Club, a bastion of colonialism. Inside the museum are manuscripts, video tapes, films and slides depicting events leading to Malaysia's Independence in 1957. Opening hours: 9am - 530pm (Closed on Mondays except during school holidays) Admission is free. Tel: 06-284 1231
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The People's Museum The museum documents the nation's economic and social development from Independence till the present time. Melaka's role in Independence and the state's development over the decades are given special focus. Opening hours: 9am - 5.30pm Admission fee: Adult RM2, Children RM0.50 Tel: 06-2865311
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Malaysian Youth Museum The museum is situated next to Christ Church. The British colonial building was formerly a post office. On display are documents and photographs showing the work of the Malaysian Youth Council and other youth groups. Opening hours: 9am - 5.30pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) Admission fee: Adult RM 1, Children RM0.50 Tel: 06-2827353.
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Melaka Sultanate Palace (Cultural Museum) At the foot of St. Paul's Hill lies the wooden replica of a 15th century Malay palace. The building has been turned into a cultural museum. A huge diorama depicts a sultan's court while the main exhibits relate to Melaka culture. There are also exhibits from other parts of Malaysia including clothing, weaponry, stone inscriptions, musical instruments and photographs.
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Maritime Museum Located along Jalan Quayside, the Maritime Museum is housed in a replica of the Flor de la Mar, a Portuguese vessel that sank off the Melaka coast.The museum traces the history of Melaka from the Sultanate of Melaka in the 14th century to the pre-independence era. Inside the museum are models of ships, authentic maps, old iron chests and charts. Opening hours: 9.00am-5.30pm (Weekdays) 9.00am-9.00pm (Weekends) Admission fee: Adult RM2, Children RM0.50 Tel: 06-2830926
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Traditional Melaka House A typical traditional Melaka house stands on 12 to 16 main pillars, usually two metres high. The decorative flower-motif tiled steps are its most striking feature. It is inspired by the architectural-style of the Baba-Nyonya. Traditional Melaka houses can still be seen in rural communities with the most famous located at Bukit Palah. Tel: 06-2826526
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Portuguese Square The Portuguese Square is located within the Portuguese Settlement, 3km from the city. Built in the late 1980s, the square is inspired by the Portuguese mercado. It is the venue for local cultural shows performed every Saturday evening. Look out for the branyo, the lively Portuguese dance. Tel: 06-2847050 The Light and Sound Show The best way to learn about the history of Melaka is to watch the Light and Sound Show at Dataran Pahlawan in Bandar Hilir. Significant events in Melaka's history are re-enacted by means of lights, narration, dialogue, music and sound effects to project real-life drama.
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Tengkera Mosque This 150-year-old mosque was inspired by Sumatran-architecture and is characterised by its pyramid shaped roof. Within its grounds is the tomb of Sultan Hussain of Johor who signed the cession of Singapore to Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. Tel: 06-2837416
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Kampung Kling Mosque This is one of the oldest mosques in the country with Sumatran architectural features. It has a three-tiered pyramid-shape roof and a pagoda-like minaret, portraying a mixture of East-West architectural influences. It is the site of the Mandi Safer or bathing festival celebrated by Indian Muslims during the Muslim month of Safar. Tel: 06-2837416
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Kampung Hulu Mosque The Kampung Hulu Mosque was built in 1728 and is one of Malaysia's oldest mosques. Located in Chinatown, its unique architectural style is not traceable to any other in the country Tel: 06-2837416
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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Built in 1646, it is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. Reflective of Southern Chinese architecture, it features mythical figures, animals, birds and flowers of porcelain and glass. The main hall is dedicated to Taoist deities. The temple has an inscription commemorating the first visit of Admiral Cheng Ho, the Ming emperor's emissary to Melaka. Opening hours: 7am - 7pm Tel: 06-2829343
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Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple One of the oldest temples in the country, it was built in 1781 on the site of the Chittys'first settlement. The land was donated by a Chitty headman by the name of Thaivanayagam Chitty. The temple serves as a venue of weddings and festivals." Tel: 06-2883599
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D-Paradise Tropical Fruit World & Aboriginal Native Village Sprawled over 168 acres of land, this agro-attraction located at Lubuk China features numerous species of tropical fruits, a vineyard, exotic wildlife and an aboriginal village. A 9km-long passion fruit canopy walkway is among the highlights here.
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Melaka Tropical Fruit Farm The farm is located in Sungai Udang on 70 hectares of land. Visitors can choose and purchase from hundreds of species of tropical fruits such as dku, cempedak, belimbing, longan, kedondong, pandan coconuts, as well as vegetables, flowers, plants and herbs. The farm is also home to animals such as Bali cows, ostriches, camels, deer and rabbits Facilities available include a cafe, camp site as well as conference rooms, hostels and chalets. Opening hours; 9am - 5pm Admission Fee: Adul tRM4, Children RM2 Teli: 06-3510130 / 6916
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B-B Town Did you know a bee has to visit ,' million flowers to produce 2.2 kg of honey? Learn more about bees ,is well as hornets and their habitat at the museum. Among its collection are informative exhibits plus '.everal specimens of bee hives and hornet nests. Visitor can purchase honey .md its by-products from ihe museum. Admission Feeis free. Tel 06-233 1536
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Seri Tanjung Homestay Located at Masjid Tanah, 24km away from the city, is the village of Seri Tanjung - the winner of the nationwide 'Most Beautiful Village'competition. Villagers are involved in agricultural activities, poultry farming and animal husbandry. Visitors can observe or participate in activities such as milking cows and paddy-planting. Cultural pastimes organised for tourists include gasing (lop spinning), congkak (traditional boardgame) and silat (the Malay art of self defence).
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River Cruise Tours Cruises along the Melaka River are available at the quay behind the tourist information centre. The 45-minute tour passes through the downtown area.
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Melaka Riverine Sight Among the sights are old warehouses, shop houses, bridges and Kampung Morten, a traditional Malay village. The return trip passes wharves down river. Fare: Adult KM 10, Children RM5 Tel: 06-286 5468
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Melaka Beaches Melaka's beaches offer water sports like swimming, surfing, boating and canoeing. Among the popular beaches in the vicinity of the city are Tanjung Keling, Pantai Puteri, Pantai Klebang and Tanjung Bidara..
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Melaka Islands )ne off the Melaka coast are a cluster of islands, the largest being Pulau Besar and Pulau Upeh. Pulau Besar offers sandy beaches, beachfront chalets, beach activities and golfing. It is 3 nautical miles from the Pengkalan Pernu jetty at Umbai.lOkm south of the city. Boats leave hourly to the island. Pulau Upeh is a quiet island getaway for nature lovers and provides visitors the opportunity to see the rare Hawksbill turtle.
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