"The country’s oldest museum, built in 1883, has displays on zoology, pre-history, economy and ethnology and is located along Jalan Museum in Taiping town."
Located along Jalan Museum, the Perak Museum was built in 1883. The country’s oldest museum has displays almost 3000 artefacts on zoology, pre-history, economy and ethnology. It contains an impressive collection of archaeological treasures like ancient weapons, aboriginal implements and ornaments that reflect Perak’s rich historical heritage.
Presently, only the herbarium section has changed or rather moved to the National Museum, while the rest remain intact with new additional items. The dominating sight as one enters the museum is the throne of the late Sultan of Perak.
Visiting hours:
Monday - Sunday : 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Friday : 9.00am to 12.15pm, 2.45pm to 5.00pm
Closed : 1st Hari Raya Aidil Fitri & 1st Hari Raya Aidil Adha
Admission is free.
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Last viewed - September 09, 2010
Getting there
This beautiful museum is located in Jalan Taming Sari, only a few minutes' drive from Taiping town and within walking distance from the Taiping Lake Garden. You can also take a bus from the Medab Kidd bus terminal.
User recommendation
"how can u miss those oldest thing in Malaysia. There are a lot of OLDEST THING IN MALAYSIA located in Taiping."
"Pretty historic place to be at...Xcell'nt piece of architecture"
"in taiping there's a lot of colonial building such as this. in fact, taiping town itself is very unique in many ways...not to mention the wonderful array of food all year round."
