Muzium Sultan Alam Shah, State museum in Shah Alam, Malaysia
Muzium Sultan Alam Shah is a state museum in Shah Alam housed in a five-story building designed with Minangkabau architectural features. Three floors hold exhibitions while the upper levels serve administrative functions.
The museum opened on September 2, 1989, following a Royal Enactment signed by Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah in 1975. Its establishment reflected the decision to create a dedicated space for preserving and displaying the region's cultural heritage.
The displays feature traditional dress, crafts, and everyday objects from Bugis, Javanese, and Minangkabau communities who live in Selangor. Walking through these sections, you see how different ethnic groups shaped local customs and artistic skills that remain part of daily life today.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM with no entrance fee. Visiting in the morning typically allows for a more comfortable experience with fewer crowds.
The Natural History Gallery displays a preserved specimen of the Puchong Crocodile, recorded as the largest ever found in Peninsular Malaysia. This unusual exhibit often captures visitor interest more than many other collections on display.
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