Perak State Museum, Heritage museum in Taiping, Malaysia
The Perak State Museum sits in a Neo-classical building at the corner of Jalan Muzium and Jalan Taming Sari and contains several exhibition areas inside. The collections showcase objects related to history, ethnic heritage, and the natural environment of the Perak region.
The museum was founded in 1883 by British Resident Sir Hugh Low and initially operated from converted government offices. It relocated to its permanent building in 1886, where it has remained.
The Cultural Gallery displays Malaysian crafts and traditional wedding garments from Malay, Indian, and Chinese communities through lifelike figures and displays. These collections show visitors the ceremonial traditions and artistic skills that remain part of local life today.
The museum is easy to reach on foot or by car since it sits centrally in Taiping at a main intersection. An outdoor area displays vintage vehicles and machinery that you can also explore during your visit.
The outdoor section features a 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and a converted 1930s Bedford Lorry that served as an ambulance. These vehicles represent different eras and show how transportation evolved across the region over the decades.
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