Kota Johor Lama Museum

Kota Johor Lama Museum is a museum with five exhibition sections displaying regional artifacts, coins, pottery, and ancient weapons arranged thematically. The building itself reflects traditional Malay architectural style and sits on the grounds of a fortified settlement that once controlled the Johor River.

The museum was established in 2007, but the site itself dates back to a fortified settlement built in the 1500s. Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah II constructed this defensive stronghold to protect the region and maintain control over the important river trade route.

The museum displays reveal how Johor developed as a regional center for commerce and politics over centuries. Visitors can observe the remnants of fortifications that protected this important settlement and shaped the way people lived here.

Admission is free and guided tours are available to help visitors understand the collections and their context better. A visit typically takes two to three hours depending on how thoroughly you explore the five exhibition sections.

Archaeological excavations beginning in the 1960s uncovered multiple fortified mounds and earthen barriers surrounding the site. These discoveries reveal that the settlement was deliberately reinforced in layers over time to strengthen its defensive capabilities.

Location: Johor Lama

Inception: February 2007

GPS coordinates: 1.57994,104.01864

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22