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Museums: The Governors Museum (Seri Melaka)
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  • mansionion
  • Updated By mansionion on May 9, 2004
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  • Seri Melaka - Melaka
    Seri Melaka
    by mansionion
    Melaka is one of the four Malaysian states where the Head of State is the Governer instead of a Sultan. As such, the Governors Museum was build here to commemorate the important role that the office of governor plays in the political, economical, social, political and administrative life of the state.

    The Governors Museum is housed in a historical building which was built by the Dutch and was the official residence and office of the Dutch Governor of Melaka during their reign. During the period of British rule the building continued to serve as the residence and office of the British governor of Melaka.

    After Malaya became independent, the building become the first residence of the first Governor of Melaka and the residence of the Governor was officially referred to as 'Seri Melaka'. The current official residence and office complex of Governor of Melaka (known as Istana Melaka) are now located in Ayer Keroh.

    The site of Seri Melaka is believed to be the site where the original palace of the Melaka Malay Sultanate stood. According to references in the 'Hikayat Munshi Abdullah', the palace of the Malay Sultan was known as 'Rumah Raja'.

    The Governors Museum housed the official letter of appointment and other documents, artifacts and exhibits as well as the personal collections of past and present governors of Melaka.

    Admission Fees:
    Adults: RM2.00
    Children/Students: RM0.50

    Open daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (closed on Monday)

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  • Phone: +606 282 6526
  • Directions: Close to the Stadhuys complex, on top of St. Paul's Hill sandwiched between the Literature Museum and the ruins of St. Paul's Church.
  • Other Contact: info@perzim.gov.my
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    Museums: Baba - Nyonya Heritage Museum
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  • By ukirsari on March 30, 2004
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    baba - nyonya museum (c)
    ukirsari
    by ukirsari
    A townhouse which collecting many antiques of traditional Peranakan [Straits-born Chinese]. Admission fee: RM8, open 10.00 am - 12.30 pm and 02.00 - 04.30 pm.

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  • Address: 48 - 50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Malacca
  • Directions: Going straight from Heeren House to direction Hotel Puri
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    Museums: Proclamation of Independence Memorial
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  • Updated By mansionion on June 19, 2004
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  • Proclamation of Independence Memorial - Melaka
    Proclamation of Independence
    Memorial
    by mansionion
    As the proclamation of Malaya's indepedance from British rule was held at Padang Bandar Hilir, Melaka by the nation's first Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman Putra, the Proclamation of Independence Memorial is a fitting tribute to this occasion.

    The Memorial is housed in a historic building which used to be the club house for the 'Malacca Club' during the colonial days. The building is just opposite the Padang Bandar Hilir where the Proclamation of Independance was made on 20 February 1956. The building was built in 1911 and its architectural design is a mixture of both local and British influence.

    The Proclamation of Independence Memorial was officiated by Tengku Abdul Rahman Putra himself on 31 August 1985 when Melaka hosted the National Level Independance Day celebration . The exhibits in the Memorial cover the period of the Melaka Sultanate till the achievement of Independence in 1957 with the emphasis on the subject of struggle for self-rule and independence.

    Free entrance.
    Opening hours:
    Tuesday - Thursday: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
    Friday - 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm to 6.00
    Closed on Monday except during school and public holidays

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  • Address: Jalan Parameswara, Bandar Hilir, Melaka
  • Phone: +606-241231
  • Directions: Opposite Padang Bandar Hilir, close to the A Famosa.
  • Website: http://arkib.gov.my/memorial/mpk.html
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    Museums: Hotel Puri Melaka's Antiques collection
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  • Updated By ukirsari on March 30, 2004
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    hotel puri museum (c)
    ukirsari
    by ukirsari
    From bullock cart, antiques 'till the swallows which has a nest inside the historical room of Hotel Puri are beautiful. Never feel enough to see these collections :)

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  • Address: 128 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Malacca
  • Phone: 282 5588
  • Directions: In front of a Chinese Mansion house
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    Museums: Museum II
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  • By MikeAtSea on November 26, 2006
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  • The colonial occupation of Malacca - Melaka
    The colonial occupation of
    Malacca
    by MikeAtSea
    One display of the museum is the colonial powers that occupied this part of Malaysia, from the Portuguese times, to the Dutch times, the British who took later control and the Japanese who occupied Malaysia during World War II. For me personally it is amazing how this country developed to such a modern state looking at the history and colonial oppression.

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  • Phone: +606 282 6526
  • Directions: Close to the Stadhuys complex, on top of St. Paul's Hill sandwiched between the Literature Museum and the ruins of St. Paul's Church.
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    Museums: Govenors Museum
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  • Updated By MikeAtSea on November 26, 2006
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  • The Museum - Melaka
    The Museum
    by MikeAtSea
    The old Governors museum houses today an interesting museum about the history and the colonial times of this city. A nice collection of art works and historical items make this a must visit attraction.

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  • Address: Jalan Kota, Malacca
  • Phone: +606 282 6526
  • Directions: Close to the Stadhuys complex, on top of St. Paul's Hill sandwiched between the Literature Museum and the ruins of St. Paul's Church.
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    Museums: Museum III
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  • By MikeAtSea on November 26, 2006
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  • The Dutch Overseas Company - Melaka
    The Dutch Overseas Company
    by MikeAtSea, 1 more photos
    Quiet a large part of the is dedicated to the Dutch controlled times of Malaysia during the time of the Dutch Overseas Company that operated ship lines between the Netherlands and Malaysia. For me a visit to Malaysia is connected with direct historical links to South Africa, since many slaves arrived in Cape Town from this part of the world during the times of Dutch control. Hence the Malay Quarters in Cape Town thousands of miles away from Malaysia.

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  • Phone: +606 282 6526
  • Directions: Close to the Stadhuys complex, on top of St. Paul's Hill sandwiched between the Literature Museum and the ruins of St. Paul's Church.
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    Museums: Malacca Sultanate Palace
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  • Updated By idahayat on July 21, 2007
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  • What's inside - Melaka
    What's inside
    by idahayat, 4 more photos
    The Replica of the Sultanate Palace was built at the foot of St Paul's Hill in 1984. An interesting feature of the building is that no nails were used in the construction of the building..

  • Address: Bandar Hilir, Malacca 75000 Malaysia
  • Phone: +60 6 283 6538 (Malacca Tourist
  • Directions: ADMISSION: RM 2.00 (Adults) RM 0.50 (Children/Students) OPENING HOURS : 9.00am - 6.00pm From Tuesday - Sunday Closed on Monday
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    Museums: Governers Museum (Independence Hall)
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  • Updated By Blatherwick on June 9, 2006
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  • Governers Museum (Independence Hall) - Melaka
    Governers Museum (Independence
    Hall)
    by Blatherwick
    This was constructed in 1912 to act as the official residence and office of the Dutch Governor of Melaka. During the period of British rule the building continued to serve as the residence and office of the British governor of Melaka. The building gained greated significance as it was where the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, read the historical document proclaiming independence for the country in 1956. The building is now a museum.

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  • Address: Jalan Parameswara, Bandar Hilir
  • Phone: +606 282 6526
  • Directions: Close to the Stadhuys complex, on top of St. Paul's Hill sandwiched between the Literature Museum and the ruins of St. Paul's Church.
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    Museums: Free admission
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  • By blue_b on August 9, 2004
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  • Museums - Melaka
    by blue_b
    This is a musuem that showcases mainly on the progress and growth of the federation of malaya from the time it started off with Tunku Abdul Rahman to the current Prime minister.

    Its main focus would be how malaysia got its independance and how it got segregated into it's various states.

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  • Phone: +606 282 6526
  • Directions: Close to the Stadhuys complex, on top of St. Paul's Hill sandwiched between the Literature Museum and the ruins of St. Paul's Church.
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