Lukut Fort and Museum, Historical fort and museum complex in Port Dickson, Malaysia.
Lukut Fort and Museum is a two-story building located at the base of Bukit Gajah Mati hill, displaying artifacts from the 19th-century tin mining period. The site includes exhibition galleries with collections focused on local history, crafts, and everyday life from that era.
Raja Jumaat built the fort in 1847 to control tin trade and protect the settlement from outsiders. It became an important stronghold in managing regional trade during the 19th century.
The collections display traditional Malaysian arts, medicinal practices, carpentry tools, and musical instruments that reflect how people lived and worked here. You can see handmade items that show the skills and knowledge passed down through generations.
The museum is open daily and offers guided tours and parking facilities for visitors. It is easy to reach on foot from Port Dickson town center, making it a straightforward stop during exploration.
The museum houses bronze cannons recovered from the Dutch VOC warship Nassau, which sank during regional naval conflict. These cannons are rare remnants from a period of intense European trade competition in the area.
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