Malacca, The Historical State..

Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historical State or Negeri Bersejarah among locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis andPenang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state ofJohor to the south. The capital is Malacca Town. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.

Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan, acts as the head of state now.

The Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum

Straits Chinese' or the Baba and Nyonya are Chinese of noble descendants who have adopted much of the Malay culture into theirs. The public can now view the heirloom unique to this heritage at a private museum run by the Babas and Nyonyas of Melaka.

Intermarriage between early Chinese settlers and local Malays resulted in the unique Baba-Nyonya culture. Within the walls of this heritage building, visitors can learn more about the culture. This is a private museum run by the Babas and Nyonyas of Melaka.

Services:

Guided tour (by appointment), research facilities, audio visuals.

Opening Hours

Daily: 10am - 12.30pm, 2pm - 4.30pm

Admission Fee

RM8

Maritime Museum

Moving from Melaka Tourist Information Center and walking at the pathway between Samudera Medan Handicraft Shop and Melaka River for less than 10 minutes, you will reach the famous Maritime Museum. Standing in front of the museum, you will first be surprised by the magnificent structure of the museum and later, redefine the common way you perceive a museum as nothing more than a normal building. The structure of the ship is actually a replica built according to the former Portuguese ship named “Flor De La Mar”. Centuries ago, the ship which carried a vast amount of Melaka treasures was on the way back to Portugal. However, accident happened and caused the ship to sink off the coast of Melaka. The construction of the museum according to this former Portuguese ship started in year 1990 and was opened to the public in 1994 after being officiated by Malaysia former Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir. Once you stepped into the museum, you will feel a sense of serenity through the dim light and spiral staircase. Walking down the stairs you will see models that visualize the situation of how traders from Arab, India and Chinaconducted business with each other in order to gain profit in Melaka port, which was known as Venice of the East at that time. Porcelain, silk, textile and spices were among some of the famous merchandises being brought into Melaka by the traders. Walking down further, you will get to see framed paintings and picture that illustrate how Melaka played its role as emporium for traders from all around the world. From those paintings, you can see how the Straits of Melaka is a strategic location for traders from both the east and the west to stop and conduct business while waiting for the monsoon season to change.

The entrance fee for Maritime Museum is RM 3.00 per entry for adult and RM 0.50 for children and students. Visitors are not allowed to go into the museum by wearing shoes. You can choose to put your shoes at the shoe rack provided at the entrance door or put them into a plastic bag provided by the museum and carry it with you to the museum.

Opening hours

9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
9am - 9:00pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Further information can be obtained by calling Tel: +6 06 283 0926.


Proclamation of Independence Memorial

The Proclamation of Independence Memorial building, which was built in 1912, was formerly the Melaka Club clubhouse before it was converted into the Independent Memorial. Visitors to the memorial will be able to witness collection of manuscripts, videotapes and other audio and visual collections which documents Malaysia’s struggle to achieve Independence from the British colonial rule. Also included are events leading to the proclamation of Malaysia’s independence at the nearby Padang Pahlawan in 1957. The Proclamation of Independence Memorial also provides audio visual aids and research materials to those carrying out research the country’s independence. The building was near by the Porta De Santiago and The Cultural Museum, located at Banda Hilir, Melaka.

It just free for the entrance. It is a great moment to know about the Malaysia independence day. Come and visit this memorial and you will see with your big heart!!!!

Useful Information/Contact:
Opening Hours:
9am – 6pm Daily
9am – noon and 3pm – 6pm (Fridays)
Close on Mondays, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji
Tel No. : +606 284 1231
Fax No. : +606 282 9730