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
Children/Student RM2.00
