Governor's Museum
Governor's Museum | |
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Muzium Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka | |
General information | |
Type | Museum |
Location | Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia |
Opening | 2002 |
The Governor's Museum (Malay: Muzium Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka) is a museum in St. Paul's Hill, Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.[1][2][3]
History
The museum building was formerly used as the official residence and office of the Dutch Governor of Malacca. The building was then used as the official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca until September 1996. The museum was officially opened to the public in 2002.
Exhibitions
The museum exhibits the personal belongings of various governors of Malacca since the independence of Malaya.
See also
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- List of museums in Malaysia
- List of tourist attractions in Malacca
- Similar British colonial residences:
- The Istana in Singapore.
- Suffolk House and The Residency in Penang.
- Carsoca in Kuala Lumpur.
References
Coordinates: 2°11′35.0″N 102°14′59.5″E / 2.193056°N 102.249861°E
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