Darul Ridzuan Museum, British colonial museum in Ipoh, Malaysia.
Darul Ridzuan Museum is a colonial-era building in Ipoh housing displays about the region's industrial past. The structure contains eight rooms on the upper floor, two on the ground level, and four additional spaces in the rear section.
A tin mining merchant named Foo Choong Kit built this residence in 1926, and the Perak Government purchased it in 1950 for use as an administrative headquarters. The conversion to a public museum happened later.
The displays show how tin mining and agriculture shaped Perak's development through photographs, documents, and objects from the British administration era. You can see the daily tools and records that tell the story of these industries.
The museum opens daily with reduced hours on Fridays that include a lunch break. It is best to visit in the morning or check ahead if planning an afternoon visit on a Friday.
Intact World War II bunkers stand behind the main building on the grounds. These underground structures offer a glimpse into how the area was prepared for defense during the Japanese occupation.
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