Palong Tin Museum

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Palong Tin Museum
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Palong Tin Museum
EstablishedJuly 1995
Location Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Coordinates 4°36′11.1″N101°4′51.4″E / 4.603083°N 101.080944°E / 4.603083; 101.080944 Coordinates: 4°36′11.1″N101°4′51.4″E / 4.603083°N 101.080944°E / 4.603083; 101.080944
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The Palong Tin Museum is a museum in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.

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History

The establishment of the museum is part of tourism-related project undertook by Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites in collaboration with Ipoh City Council and Perak Water and Drainage Department, which also includes the beautification of Kinta River side landscape. [1]

Exhibitions

The museum exhibits information on Malaysia mining history, Kinta Valley tin mining activities, mining methods etc.

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References

  1. Jeyaraj, A. (1 July 2013). "Palong Tin Museum in State of Neglect". Ipoh Echo (Archives). Retrieved 20 October 2016.