History and Ethnography Museum, Museum in Dutch Square, Malacca, Malaysia.

The History and Ethnography Museum occupies multiple floors of the Stadthuys building and displays archaeological finds alongside historical exhibitions. The rooms contain objects from different periods that tell the story of Malacca's past.

The Stadthuys was built in 1650 as the administrative center for Dutch governors and shaped Malacca's history for centuries. Later the British took over the building and used it for their administration until the early 1800s.

The exhibits show traditional costumes and objects from different ethnic groups that have shaped Malacca over centuries. Walking through the rooms, you see how various cultures existed side by side and influenced each other.

The museum opens daily from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. It stands at the junction of Jalan Kota and Jalan Gereja, facing the Dutch Square, where the Victoria Fountain and the Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower, built in 1886, stand in front of the building. The history section is on the upper floor and the ethnography section on the floor below.

Inside the collection sits a recreation of a traditional Melakan house that shows how people lived in the region. There is also a gallery displaying paintings about sea trade routes during colonial times and documenting maritime history.