Education Museum

The Education Museum in Malacca displays teaching materials, classroom artifacts, and learning tools from various periods of Malaysian school history. The collection spans from ancient times to the modern era, documenting how instruction and learning methods evolved across generations.

The museum preserves traditional Malay teaching tools, colonial-era schoolbooks, and documents showing the transformation of education from ancient times to modern Malaysia. This collection traces the major shifts and influences that shaped the school system over centuries.

The exhibits show how teaching approaches developed across different communities in Malaysia, with religious and secular systems equally shaping the country's identity. You can see how these varied methods still influence schools and local learning spaces today.

Access to archive materials is available and the museum offers guided tours for school groups and researchers. Check ahead on opening hours, as visiting options may vary by season and differ for individual versus group visits.

The museum displays authentic classroom setups from different periods with original wooden desks, slates, and historical teaching instruments. These recreated spaces give you a direct sense of how students were taught in daily school life across different eras.

Location: Malacca

GPS coordinates: 2.19401,102.24986

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26