Kota Tinggi Museum, Historical museum in Kota Tinggi, Malaysia
Kota Tinggi Museum occupies a two-story building of 6,480 square metres that was completed on 11 June 1999. Its displays cover the Johor Lama sultanate, archaeological finds from across Johor, old currency, Malay cultural items and weaponry, and since 2019 an added art gallery.
The museum building was constructed in 1997 and underwent major renovations in 2019 to create improved facilities and spaces. Its collections document the development of the Johor region across centuries until the present day.
The museum's name changed from Pusat Sejarah Kota Tinggi (Kota Tinggi History Centre) before it took its present title. Its collection covers the Johor Lama period, with archaeological finds from across Johor, old currency, Malay cultural objects and weaponry. The Johor River valley, where the Johor Sultanate continued after the fall of Malacca in 1511, is the theme running through the displays.
The museum is located in Kota Tinggi and is easily accessible by public transportation from the area. The building is designed to be accessible, and there is no admission charge, making it an easy visit to fit into your day.
The museum opened for visits on 30 August 2002, although the upper-floor exhibition was still unfinished. It was formally inaugurated on 29 February 2004 by Tunku Ibrahim Ismail, then Tunku Mahkota of Johor, during the Kembara Mahkota Johor programme.
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