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
