Chitty Museum, Cultural museum in Malacca, Malaysia.

The Chitty Museum is a building in Malacca that presents the history of the Indian-Malay community through several exhibition rooms. It contains artifacts, traditional clothing, and everyday items that document the life of this group.

The Chitty community wanted its own museum but the 1997 Asian financial crisis blocked the plan. A June 2000 visit by Tan Sri Datuk Seri Haji Mohd Ali Rustam, then Chief Minister of Malacca, secured the funding. The Malacca State Government financed construction, completed in September 2002 by the Malacca Museum Corporation (PERZIM), and the museum opened on 5 August 2003.

The collection displays clothing, jewelry, and religious objects that show how the Chetti community blended Indian and Malay traditions. You can see this cultural mix reflected in everyday items and personal belongings throughout the rooms.

The museum offers guided tours and learning resources for visitors interested in understanding more about the Chetti community. It is easy to reach, and planning a visit is straightforward if you check the opening hours beforehand.

The Chitty community wanted its own museum long before one existed, but the 1997 Asian financial crisis blocked the plan. A June 2000 visit by then Malacca Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Seri Haji Mohd Ali Rustam secured the funding, and the museum opened on 5 August 2003.