Melaka Islamic Museum

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Melaka Islamic Museum
Muzium Islam Melaka
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General information
Type Museum
Location Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia
Museum exhibition hall Melaka Islamic Museum - Exhibition Hall.jpg
Museum exhibition hall

The Melaka Islamic Museum (Malay : Muzium Islam Melaka) is a museum about Islam in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. [1] [2]

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History

The museum building used to house the Islamic Council of Melaka before it was shifted to its current location beside the Melaka State Mosque. Before the establishment of the Islamic museum, extensive renovations were done to create space for the museum.

Architecture

The museum exhibits the mixture of traditional Islamic arts with local and international craftsmanship.

Exhibitions

There are eight main exhibition areas arranged in chronological order on historical perspective of the introduction of Islam to Melaka and its spread to the rest of Malaysia.

Opening time

The museum opens every day from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. [3]

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References

  1. "Islamic Museum Melaka - Malaysia Tourist & Travel Guide". attractionsinmalaysia.com.
  2. "Virtual Museum Melaka". virtualmuseummelaka.com.
  3. http://www.perzim.gov.my/en/harga-tiket/%5B%5D

Coordinates: 2°11′32.7″N102°14′55.2″E / 2.192417°N 102.248667°E / 2.192417; 102.248667