Malaysian Museums: Top 5 introduction to some of the famous museums in Malaysia!
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Top 5 Malaysian Museums
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National Museum of Malaysia
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The National Museum of Malaysia is located in Kuala Lumpur and is one of the most important, authoritative, and largest museums in Malaysia. It showcases Malaysia's history, culture, and ethnic characteristics, including artifacts, artworks, traditional costumes, and handicrafts.
The museum building itself also holds historical value, featuring a unique architectural style that is very attractive to visitors.
The National Museum of Malaysia is situated next to Lake Gardens in the western suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, designed in the traditional Kedah style of Malaysia with a royal architectural style. For every traveler, this is the starting point to understand and appreciate Malaysia.
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is located in Kuala Lumpur. This museum focuses on Islamic art and culture. It displays artworks, handicrafts, artifacts, and exhibitions from the Islamic world, including ancient manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, and architecture. There are also various famous Islamic architectural models inside, such as the Taj Mahal, the Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque, and the Ahmad Tijani Islamic manuscripts, including 30 Qur'ans from the Ming Dynasty.
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The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
The pewter brand Royal Selangor was founded in 1885, and through a century of heritage, it has established the brand's historical legacy and profound cultural significance. The Royal Selangor Pewter Museum opened in 2004, showcasing this famous Kuala Lumpur pewter brand. Even before entering the museum, visitors can see the world's largest giant pewter tankard, listed in the Guinness World Records, which is truly impressive. Stepping into this modern pewter art gallery, one can view historical exhibits, photographs, and written records of tin mining from the past. Visitors can also admire various exquisitely crafted pewter items, such as the pewter Guan Yu, lotus pedestal Guanyin relief tea caddies, and many more, leaving them dazzled and amazed!
National Textile Museum
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Opposite Kuala Lumpur's Independence Square, there is a red-roofed, white-walled building hidden among palm trees; this is the National Textile Museum. The National Textile Museum preserves over 300 historically valuable collections from Malaysia. You can explore the century-long development and changes of Malaysian textiles, as well as admire the unique craftsmanship and techniques of Malaysia's textile industry.
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The Stadthuys
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The Stadthuys (English: The Stadthuys) is a historic building located in Malacca City, the capital of Malacca, Malaysia. It is the oldest Dutch building in Southeast Asia and is commonly referred to as Red Square. The Stadthuys is famous for its red exterior walls and the nearby red clock tower.
It was built by the Dutch in 1650 and served as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.The Stadthuys is situated next to Christ Church and is considered the oldest remaining Dutch historical building in Southeast Asia. It now houses the Malacca History Museum, the Ethnography Museum, and the Literature Museum. The museums display traditional costumes and handicrafts from Malacca's history, making it one of the leading museums in Malacca.