Malacca Islamic Museum

Malacca Islamic Museum
Muzium Islam Melaka
General information
Type Museum
Location Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia
Museum exhibition hall

The Malacca Islamic Museum (Malay: Muzium Islam Melaka) is a museum about Islam in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.[1][2]

History

The museum building used to house the Islamic Council of Malacca before it was shifted to its current location beside the Malacca State Mosque. Before the establishment of the Islamic museum, extensive renovations were done to create space for the museum.

Architecture

The museum exhibits the mixture of traditional Islamic arts with local and international craftsmanship.

Exhibitions

There are eight main exhibition areas arranged in chronological order on historical perspective of the introduction of Islam to Malacca and its spread to the rest of Malaysia.

Opening time

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

See also

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References

Coordinates: 2°11′32.7″N 102°14′55.2″E / 2.192417°N 102.248667°E / 2.192417; 102.248667

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