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| Location | Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 1°28′20.4″N103°45′56.1″E / 1.472333°N 103.765583°E |
| Type | museum |
The Figure Museum (Malay : Muzium Tokoh) is a museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Muzium Tokoh | |
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| Location | Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 1°28′20.4″N103°45′56.1″E / 1.472333°N 103.765583°E |
| Type | museum |
The Figure Museum (Malay : Muzium Tokoh) is a museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
The museum building was originally constructed in 1896 in British Malaya. [1] [2] [3]
The museum is housed in the Dato' Jaafar Building, which was the official residence of Jaafar Muhammad, the first Chief Minister of Johor. The building was constructed in a 100-hectare of land on Senyum Hill. [4] The building resembles the British Royal family buildings Hardwick Hall in the United Kingdom. The building consists of three floors and four towers at its each corner. [5]
The museum showcases the history of Johor and Johor Sultanate. It also regularly holds temporary exhibitions about famous people of Johor. [6] [7]
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