Pulau Besar Museum

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Pulau Besar Museum
Muzium Pulau Besar
General information
Type Museum
Location Besar Island, Malacca, Malaysia
Opening22 November 2010
CostRM2 million
OwnerMalacca Museum Corporation

The Pulau Besar Museum (Malay: Muzium Pulau Besar) is a museum in Besar Island, Malacca, Malaysia. [1] [2]

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History

The museum was opened on 22 November 2010 by the Malacca State Government to transform the island into a tourist destination. [3] [4] [ dead link ] It became the 23rd museum constructed by the Malacca Museum Corporation. [3] [ dead link ]

Exhibitions

The museums exhibits historical artifacts from Besar Island and Indonesia. It shows the role of the island as the water source for the sailors from China and Europe during their travel through the Malacca Strait. It also explains information about Malacca Island.

Opening time

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

Transportation

The museum is accessible from mainland Malacca by speed boat departing from Umbai Jerry at Umbai or by ferry from Anjung Batu Jetty. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Pulau Besar - Mystical Island Near Melaka". malaysia-traveller.com.
  2. ↑ Riqq Green. "Sayang Melaka: Museum: Muzium Pulau Besar". sayangmelaka.blogspot.com.
  3. 1 2 3 [ dead link ]
  4. ↑ "Muzium Pulau Besar Dijangka Siap Oktober Ini :: Bernama.com". bernama.com.


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