Royal Malaysian Customs Department Museum, Customs museum in Malacca, Malaysia
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department Museum occupies a former warehouse building that displays artifacts, equipment, and documents related to customs enforcement activities.
The building dates back to the 1890s during British colonial rule and initially stored imported goods such as rice, sugar, and textiles before becoming customs offices.
The museum exhibits chronicle the evolution of customs practices from the Malay Sultanate through Portuguese and Dutch colonial periods to modern Malaysian governance.
Located next to the Flor De La Mar replica, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with free admission and educational programs.
The collection includes seized items like opium paraphernalia, illegal firearms, protected wildlife products, and displays of smuggling concealment methods through the years.
Location: Malacca
Inception: 2006
Official opening: August 25, 2006
GPS coordinates: 2.19264,102.24700
Latest update: April 4, 2025 18:04
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