Palong Tin Museum, Mining museum at Kinta River, Ipoh, Malaysia
The Palong Tin Museum contains exhibits showing the progression of mining techniques and tools used throughout Malaysia's industrial development.
Established in 1995, the museum emerged from a collaboration between Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh City Council, and Perak Water and Drainage Department.
The museum exhibits present photographs and artifacts depicting the daily lives of miners and their families in the Kinta Valley region.
Located opposite Kinta Riverfront Hotel, the museum charges an entrance fee of RM2, which includes a rebate at neighboring food establishments.
The museum features an operational palong demonstration unit along the Kinta River, illustrating traditional tin processing methods in Malaysia.
Location: Ipoh
Inception: 1995
GPS coordinates: 4.60308,101.08094
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:22
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