Orang Asli Museum, Indigenous cultural museum in Gombak, Malaysia.
The Orang Asli Museum is a collection of objects and information about the indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia, focusing on the different ethnic groups of the region. The spaces display hunting tools, musical instruments, traditional garments, and handmade items that document their daily lives.
The museum was founded in 1987 and preserves objects dating back over 600 years, such as bamboo blowpipes and traditional cooking vessels used by indigenous peoples. This collection was created to protect and document the knowledge and craft techniques of these communities.
The displays show how different indigenous groups like the Semai and Temiar lived through their everyday objects and handmade items. You get a sense of their traditional ways and how they continue these practices today.
The museum is located in an easily accessible area with good entry options and is open daily except Fridays from morning to early evening. Visitors should allow enough time to explore the exhibits at a relaxed pace, and it is helpful to read the information plaques to better understand the displays.
The museum has a small theater with modern audiovisual equipment and a shop where local artisans sell their handmade items. This lets visitors support the craftspeople directly and learn more about their skills and techniques.
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