History and Ethnography Museum, Museum in Dutch Square, Malacca, Malaysia.
The History and Ethnography Museum occupies multiple floors within the Stadthuys building, featuring collections of archaeological artifacts and historical exhibitions about Malacca.
The museum resides in the Stadthuys, constructed in 1650 as the administrative center for Dutch governors and later serving British colonial authorities until 1824.
The exhibits present traditional costumes, ceremonies, and cultural practices of different ethnic communities that have shaped the multicultural identity of Malacca through centuries.
Museum admission costs 12 Malaysian Ringgit for international visitors and includes access to additional museums within the complex, operating from Tuesday through Sunday.
The museum contains a recreation of a traditional Melakan house and the Admiral Cheng Ho Gallery, displaying paintings that document maritime trade during colonial periods.
Location: Malacca
GPS coordinates: 2.19406,102.24900
Latest update: March 26, 2025 16:42
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