Demang Abdul Ghani Gallery, Historical gallery in Merlimau, Malaysia

Demang Abdul Ghani Gallery is a wooden building in Merlimau made up of six connected sections: a porch, veranda, main house, living room, bedroom, and kitchen with traditional architectural details. The rooms flow together naturally and show how a house from this area was organized in the past.

The house was built in 1894 by Abdul Ghani, whose family came from Palembang. It served as the village administrative centre and meeting place for community affairs. Three generations lived there: Abdul Majid (1831–1834), Demang Abdul Ghani (1834–1934) and Mat Natar (1934–1978). Conservation work was carried out in 2008, and the gallery opened in February 2011.

The house is a mix of Malay, Palembang, Champa and Philippine building styles, and its name recalls Demang Abdul Ghani, the village head of Merlimau. After his death it passed to his son Mohd Natar and became known as Rumah Penghulu Md. Natar. Carvings of flora and fauna cover the timber, and two water tanks with pumpkin and pineapple motifs stand before the stairs.

The house stands in Pekan Merlimau, about 22 km from Melaka city on the road toward Muar. It is open daily except Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Two water tanks sit in front of the stairs, where visitors once washed their feet before going up.

The house was built in 1894 by Abdul Ghani, though a Malay-language source gives 1914; the earlier date is the one usually cited. After his death his son Mohd Natar took over the house, which then became known as Rumah Penghulu Md. Natar.