Museum: DMDI Museum

DMDI Museum (also known as Malay World Islamic World Museum or Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam) is housed in Bastion House located along Jalan Kota. Bastion House was built during the British era for the officers and administrators based in Melaka.

DMDI Museum has become a reference point on issues related to the Malay communities  in the whole archipelago region, in terms of their socio-economic status. DMDI Museum also exhibits various artifacts from the neighbouring Islamic countries.

Location:

 Jalan Kota, 75000 Melaka

Operation Hour:

Open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Admission Fee:

Adult – RM2.00

Children below the age of 12 – RM1.00

Contact:

Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM)

Kompleks Warisan Melaka

Jalan Kota, 75000

Melaka.

Tel : 06-2826526/2811289

Fax : 06-2826745

Email : admin@perzim.gov.my

Museum: UMNO Museum

The establishing of UMNO Museum in Melaka is a rational step in the history of the Malays since everything significant within its scope originated from there. The Melaka Empire is acknowledged throughout the world as the catalyst and core of Malay civilization in Malaysia. It has been a model for the past and present Malay state and society in the aspect of establishing the system of the country, politics, economy, culture, literature and upholding Islam as the system of belief and lifestyle of the Malays.

Melaka Umno Museum is located along Jalan Kota, in Bandar Hilir, which is the museum belt of Malacca. The museum showcases historical exhibits related to the founding and struggles. Among the items displayed are old photographs, letters and other documents. The reason to site the museum in Malacca is, among others, because Umno was founded in that state. Also, being the brainchild of Malacca Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, it is part of the plan to build 21 museums in Malacca - certainly a plan that pushes for quantity over quality.

Therefore, the building of the UMNO Museum is justified because of the importance of Melaka as the catalyst in the development of our country and upon it lies the glorious past of the political history of the Malays and Malaysia.

The museum houses all the achievement records of UMNO in the politic of Melaka and country and also document the role of UMNO in upholding the interest of the Malays and the development of Malaysia.

The museum enlighten today’s generation on the contribution of UMNO as the backbone of the Perikatan and Barisan Nasional in the aspect of the political leadership, administration and the development of Melaka and Malaysia as well as to be the information centre of UMNO and Malaysian politics for the general public and foreigners.

Besides that, the museum also become the medium to express gratitude and respect to the leaders of Melaka UMNO and Malaysia who have contributed tremendously for sake of religion, their countrymen and the nation and to instill a sense of appreciation towards national history and religion in order to encourage patriotism among Malaysians.

Opening Hours:

9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Daily)

9:00 am – 12:45 pm & 2:45 pm – 5:30 pm (Fridays)

Entrance Fee:

RM1.00 (Adult)

RM0.50 (Children)

Museum: World Bee Museum

Located near the Ayer Keroh toll, this is both a museum and shop where you can learn about different bee species around the world, and purchase related products such as honey. Madu Lebah Soon Lee ( M’sia ) Sdn Bhd operates the museum daily including public holidays from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

You will be surprised to discover details about the many species of bees that exist in our world , its lifestyle and behaviour. Here you will learn how bees are bred for honey.

On display at the museum are various products from honey bee raw material including:

Honey – the natural sweet substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flower blossoms.

Propolis – beehive products from buds, flowers and tree bark which contain honey, pollen and royal jelly known to have healing properties.

Royal Jelly –gland secretions used by bees to feed Queen Bees that have unique natural hormones, vitamin B-complex, pantothenic acid etc that have rejuvenation effects for better physical performance, better memory, improved immune systems and sexual desire making those who consume it less prone to viral bacteria and illness.

Bee Venom – contains 18 active substances that are used for bee venom therapy for the treatment of arthritis, asthma, acute and chronic injuries, multiple sclerosis as well as treatment of scar tissues.

Drone Pupas - immatured form of bees that provides and enhances energy for the human body as well as improve skin deterioration thereby delaying ageing. Also taken to prevent heart disease, nausea, urination problems, lung disease and women sexual organ diseases.

Entrance Fee:

Free

Contact:

Madu Lebah Soon Lee ( M’sia) Sdn Bhd

Lot 2363, Batu 7 ½ , No Gerai(14),

Pusat Pelancongan Air Keroh

Jalan Air Keroh. Mini Malaysia

75450 Melaka

Tel/Fax : ++ 6 06 2331536

E-mail : giant-bee-museum@yahoo.com

Museum: Transportation Museum

Malaysia took the first step into the heavy industry especially in the manufacturing of commercial vehicles with the establishment of HICOM (Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia) in 1980, and PROTON (the National Automobile Industry) in 1983.

Subsequently in 1993, PERODUA (the second National Automibile Industry) was formed and again in 1995, MODENAS (National Motor-cycles and Engines) was established. The Malaysian Motor Industry has since developed by leaps and bounds. 

As an adjunct to the development of the motor industry, the Chief Minister of Melaka, YAB Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, initiated the “Car Emporium” concept which was officially declared open on 2 January 2010.

Located in Melaka Autocity near MITC, the Transportation Museum exhibits various types of vehicles including cars, motorcycles, bicycles and other such means of transportation, each with its own antique and unique features.  Most of the vehicles being displayed in the Transportation Museum are being placed here by the owners for public appreciation. A total of more than 40 types of mode of transportation are being exhibited here.

All the vehicle exhibits in the Transportation Museum are still functional and some of them are even for sale (most of them have a board at,detailing information such as the owner’s name, the car price and contact number). Alternatively, you can also get the owner’s contact from the management of the museum.

Location:

Melaka Autocity, Taman Tasik Utama, 75350 Melaka

Operation Hour:

Wednesday – Sunday: 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Close on Monday and Tuesday.

  

Admission Fee:

Adult – RM10.00

Children below the age of 12/Student – RM5.00

Contact Details:

Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM)

Kompleks Warisan Melaka

Jalan Kota, 75000

Melaka

Tel: 06-2826526/2811289

Fax: 06-2826745

Email: admin@perzim.gov.my

Museum: Submarine Museum

The RM12.5 million submarine museum showcasing the French-made SMD Ouessant Agosta 70 class submarine, deemed a waste of money by some quarters, is expected to attract about 500,000 tourists and visitors to Malaysia’s “historical state” by the end of the year.

The museum had drawn 53,737 visitors, a figure that could well reach 500,000 by December. The figure included 10,000 tourists. Based on the popularity and returns generated, the cost of bringing in the former French navy submersible from Brest had become irrelevant. The museum also acts as an information centre for those interested in knowing more about submarines.

Reputed to be the first and only Submarine Museum (Muzium Kapal Selam) in Malaysia which opened to public on 22 November 2011 for 10 days and closed for refurbishment work and reopened on 17 December 2011.  One of the main attraction of the Submarine Museum is that it houses the decommissioned Agosta 70 class submarine named SMD Ouessant.

Built in 1979, the French made submarine measured 67.57 meter in length, 11.75 meter in heigh and 6.5 meter in width. SMD Ouessant was previously used for training submarine crew in Malaysia from 2005 to 2009 following the acquisition of two submarines by the Ministry of Defense of Malaysia.

Location:

Dataran 1Malaysia, Pantai Klebang Melaka

Admission Fee:

Adult – RM3

Children – RM1

50% discount is available for senior citizen.

Museum: Al-Quran Museum

Melaka Al-Quran Museum is a glorious landmark dedicated to the spread of Islam in Melaka. It is located in the Phase II of the Al-Azim State Mosque Complex in Bukit Palah, Melaka. 

Opened to the public on 10 January 2008 in conjuction with Ma’al Hijrah 1429, Melaka Al-Quran Museum was built to showcase Melaka as an Islamic country and the coming of Islam to the Malay world. This museum also functions as a resource centre in relation to Al-Quran and Islamic education.

Melaka Al-Quran Museum displays the historical past of Islamisation beginning from the divine revelation throught the growth of Islam in the era of the Prophet Rasulluah S.A.W.. and his friends, which had spread throughout the Middle East, Indo China and the rest of the Malay world. 

It is ultimate destination to any visitors who would like to learn more about the Al-Quran and Islam in Malaysia. There is also a museum shop here. The exhibits are displayed in 12 main hall in the form of graphical panel, artifacts, demonstrations and audio visual.

Operation Hour:

Tuesday – Sunday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Closed on Monday

Admission Fee:

Children below the age of 12 – RM1.00

Adult – RM2.00

Contact Details:

Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM)

Kompleks Warisan Melaka

Jalan Kota, 75000

Melaka

Tel: 06-2826526/2811289

Fax: 06-2826745

Email: admin@perzim.gov.my

Museum: Art Gallery

The Melaka Art Gallery is located at Jalan Laksamana, Bandar Hilir. The gallery displays various artworks of local and foreign artist. The Melaka Art Gallery is also known as the PERZIM Art Gallery.

There are about 190 artworks displayed here in the following galleries:

Melakan Artist Gallery

Malaysian Artist Gallery

Foreign Artist Gallery

Junior Talent Gallery

Amongst the local talents displayed here include:

Rafie Abd Rahman

Wan Hui-Jyu

Rahmat Ramli

Rafie Abd Ghani

Jehan Chan

Gerard Van Den Oetelaar

Entrance fee for adults is RM1 and RM 0.50 sen for children.

Museum: People Museum

This building was occupied by the Melaka Historical City Municipal Council before being taken over by the Museum Corporation (PERZIM). The Museum is located on the 1st floor and was officially declared open by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on April 15, 1992.

The Museum main exhibits are on the various aspects of Melaka - the administrative structure, the social infrastructure, tourism, the manufacturing and industrial sector, the agricultural sector etc - and how they evolved and developed through time.  Yet the main subject of these exhibits is the people involved in these activities.  The Museum tried to capture the essence of Melaka through its people.  An exhibition to mark the rapid growth of Melaka from 1982 to 1992 known as "Melaka - A Decade of Growth 1982 -1992" has been incorporated into the People's Museum.

  

The museum showcase Melaka's achievements in the development sector. The exhibition also highlights the integration between the State Government and the people, working in tandem, towards a developed Melaka come 2010.

Operation Hour:

9.00 AM- 5.30 PM

(Open Daily)

Admission Fee:

Adult RM 2.00

Children/Student RM 0.50

Museum: Literature Museum

The Literature Museum is located at a building near the Stadthuys that used to house the Melaka State Development Corporation.

The museum pays particular attention on the Malays history of writing and their literature, right from the Melaka Sultanate period till the present.  It exhibits important historical records of Melaka, such as the 'Malay Annals', 'Hikayat Hang Tuah', 'Hukum Kanun Melaka' (Punishment Under Canon Law), and the writings of Munsyi Abdullah and some local Malay folklore.

The exhibits also include graphic representations in the form of paintings based on events described in the Malay Annals and the execution of penalties as provided under the 'Hukum Kanun Melaka and copies of original handwritten historical manuscripts from many parts of the world.

Traditional literary genres such as 'pantun', 'gurindam', 'nazam', and 'puisi' (poetry) are also given due recognition. The gallery honouring national and local writers is very popular among visitors.

The museum also keep and preserve literary works from the earliest times to the present for posterity, promote the development of literature, and honour Malay writers and poets of note by featuring them in museum displays and exhibitions.

Operation Hour:

9.00 AM- 5.30 PM

(Open Daily)

Admission Fees:

Adult RM 5.00

Children/Student RM 2.00

Museum: Kites Museum

This museum is located on the fourth floor of the building housing the People's Museum in Jalan Kota, Bandar Hilir, Melaka. The museum was officially opened by the Chief Minister of Melaka in September 1995 in conjunction with the 'Regional Malay Customs' seminar.

The museum explicates how, since its invention, the kite has served Man as a means of long distance communication, a weapon of war, a sport and as a leisure activity. The museum also displays how kites are made in various countries, the different materials they are made with, and the role kites play in the cultural life of the people of those countries.

The museum displays kites, traditional and modern, of different shapes and sizes, from many different parts of the world. The Nusantra Wau is also on display.

The Museum of Kites is a must for all and not just kite lovers, as the museum reveals the important role that kites have played in Man's progress. 

Operation Hour:

9.00 AM- 5.30 PM

(Open Daily)

Admission Fees:

Adult RM 2.00

Children/Student RM 0.50

Museum: Historical and Ethnography Museum

The Historical and Ethnography Museum is located at the Stadhuys at the junction of Jalan Kota and Jalan Gereja, Melaka. In front of the building, in an area known as Dutch Square, is the Victoria Water Fountain and the Tan Beng Seng Clock Tower built in the year 1886. The Historical and Ethnography Museum is on the second floor of the Stadhuys building.

The museum portrays the lifestyle of the different communities and sub-communities that make up the population of Melaka - the Malays, the Chinese, the Indians, the Portuguese, the Baba and Nyonya, the Chetti and Chitty communities.

Among the exhibits on display are items used in traditional wedding ceremonies, kitchen utensils, musical instruments and collections of ancient porcelain ware. There are also collections of ancient weapons, stamps and various currencies.

The first floor of the Historical and Ethnography Museum is devoted to the history of Melaka which in reality is the early history of Malaysia. It covers the period from the founding of Melaka to the establishment of independent Federation of Malaya. The exhibits provide a true reflection of early Melaka, its existence as a colony, the struggle for independence and the rapid development of post-independence Melaka.

The Historical section of the museum is devoted to the history of Melaka from its establishment in 1400 to 1957, the year it gained independence. The Ethnography section of the museum portrays the lifestyle and culture of the various communities and sub-communities that make up the multi-racial society of Melaka.

Operation Hour:

9.00 AM- 5.30 PM

(Open Daily)

Admission Fees:

Adult RM5.00

Children/Student RM2.00

Museum: Melaka Islamic Museum

The Melaka Museum of Islam was set up to be not only a display centre of documents and artifacts pertaining to Islam but also to be a centre for research into the coming of Islam into Melaka and its subsequent spread to the rest of Malaysia.

The Melaka Museum of Islam is located at a building in Jalan Kota which used to house the office of the Melaka Islamic Council ( Majlis Agama Islam Melaka - MAIM). To house the museum the interior of the building was renovated extensively to reflect the glory splendor of Islam. The renovation efforts combined the finest traditions of Islamic art and local and regional craftsmanship.

The Melaka Museum of Islam has eight main exhibition areas, each with its own theme. The exhibits are arranged in chronological order to give visitors a quick historical perspective of the coming of Islam to Melaka and its spread to the rest of Malaysia.

Amongs the exhibits are outsized editions of the Quran, some with enlarged Arabic characters as much as four of fives inches broad, a striking copy in Mandarin and a hand written copy. Also displayed are periodic books publish on Islam. Another section exhibits Islamic artifacts such as a twenty-inch keris display box minutely inscribed with Quranic verses, coins and weaponry intricately worked with khat calligraphy and Islamic inscriptions from the Quran.

There is also a round porcelain plate of Dutch origin decorated with Islamic inscription that pertains to the Dutch occupation. Exhibits also include several paintings of the older mosques in Melaka including the Peringgit Mosque, built in 1720. Standing unobstrusively in the Museum compound is an inscribed stone in Arabic that provides the first record of Islam being the official religion of a Malay rulers in the Peninsula during the 13th century. A flood unearthed the two feet high stone found in a place 32 miles from Kuala Terengganu in 1902.

 Another stone in the compound is said to be the tombstone of an Islamic ruler, Sultan Malik Al' Salih who died in 1297. It was found in Pasai, Aceh in the neighboring island of Sumatra. The museum was built to portray Islam as Ad-Din (the true and righteous spiritual path to salvation) and the glory of Islamic Civilization and to encourage a greater understanding of Islamic knowledge and be a resource centre for researchers and scholars studying the history of Melaka and Islam. 

The museum also showcase the role of Melaka in the history of Islam in the region and Melaka's ancient links with other centers of Islamic civilization in places such as India, China, Arabia and other parts of South East Asia.

Operating Hours

Open daily: 9.00am to 5.30pm

Closed on Monday

The Melaka Islamic Museum,

Melaka Museums Corporation,

Jalan Kota, 75000 Melaka.

Tel: 06 282 2973

Fax: 06 282 6745

Email: admin@perzim.gov.my

Website : www.perzim.gov.my