Chinese History Museum, Heritage museum at Kuching Waterfront, Malaysia.
The Chinese History Museum exhibits photographs, documents, and artifacts that detail the progression of Chinese communities in Sarawak through multiple galleries.
The building, constructed in 1912, initially served as a courthouse for Chinese residents before becoming the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in 1921.
The museum displays traditional items, festival celebrations, and daily life objects that represent different Chinese clans who established communities in Sarawak.
The museum welcomes visitors from Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:45 PM, and from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during weekends without entrance fees.
The exhibition halls contain merchant trading materials and business documentation that demonstrate the economic influence of Chinese settlers in Malaysia.
Location: Kuching
Inception: 1912
GPS coordinates: 1.55767,110.34875
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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