Malay and Islamic World Museum, Islamic cultural museum in Malacca, Malaysia.
The Malay and Islamic World Museum is a cultural institution in Malacca focused on the spread of Islam, featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and historical maps across multiple floors. The collection includes traditional objects and artworks from Malaysia and Indonesia.
The building, formerly known as Bastion House, served as a regional office for the Dunlop rubber company from 1910 to 1986. After this industrial period ended, it was converted into a museum to house cultural and historical collections.
The museum displays traditional Malay musical instruments, wedding ornaments, and historical objects from across the region. These items reveal how people expressed their identity and celebrated important moments in their daily lives.
The museum is easy to reach by public transport and is located in central Malacca. Plan to spend several hours to explore the exhibitions at a comfortable pace.
The top floor displays a large model of Pagaruyung Grand Palace, an Indonesian structure destroyed by Dutch military actions. This model offers one of the few ways to see the original design and grandeur of this lost building.
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