Palong Tin Museum, Mining museum at Kinta River, Ipoh, Malaysia
Palong Tin Museum is a mining museum located on the Kinta River in Ipoh that displays the evolution of mining techniques and tools used during Malaysia's industrial development. The collection documents different methods of tin extraction, ranging from simple to more advanced procedures.
The museum was established in 1995 through a partnership between Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh City Council, and Perak Water and Drainage Department. This collaboration helped document the mining heritage of the region and make it available to the public.
The exhibits show photographs and objects from the lives of miners and their families who lived in the Kinta Valley region. You can see how these workers and their households adapted to the demands of mining life in this area.
The museum sits opposite Kinta Riverfront Hotel and is easy to reach on foot near the riverfront. Admission is affordable, and after your visit you can explore nearby food establishments where museum visitors receive discounts.
The museum features a working palong demonstration unit along the Kinta River where you can watch traditional tin processing methods in action. This hands-on display lets visitors see how miners actually handled the material.
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