Governor's Museum, Colonial museum at St Paul's Hill in Malacca, Malaysia.
The Governor's Museum is a building on St. Paul's Hill that displays objects connected to the region's administrative history. The rooms contain portraits, official items, and memorabilia from different periods of governance.
The building was originally constructed as a residence and administrative headquarters for Dutch governors during the colonial period. After ceasing its use as a seat of government, it was later converted into a museum to preserve the region's administrative history.
The displays reveal how governors lived across different centuries, with furnishings and belongings that reflect their daily lives. These items give visitors a sense of how the lifestyle of those in charge evolved over time in the region.
The museum is accessible via a climb up St. Paul's Hill, and the building welcomes visitors on most days. The space is small enough to walk through in under an hour, making it a good stop during a visit to the hill area.
The building served as the official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri until 1996, the region's top administrative official. This shift from governing center to museum reflects how Malaysia's administrative structures changed after independence.
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