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 opened on 29 September 1987 in Gombak, Selangor, inaugurated by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. It was established to document the history and traditions of the Orang Asli, the indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia, and it houses a library and a small theater hall alongside its displays.
The museum's name comes from the Malay term Orang Asli, meaning "original people", the collective name for the indigenous communities of Peninsular Malaysia. Its library holds books and documents on their history and culture, and the small theatre screens documentary films about their lives and traditions.
The museum stands in Gombak, Selangor, on the road towards the Genting Highlands, roughly 20 km north-east of Kuala Lumpur. It holds a library and a small theater hall alongside the galleries, so allow time for both. The building opened to the public on 29 September 1987.
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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