This is the second part of the photos of Muzium Negara that we wanted to share to encourage KL visitors to head off to the museum and spend a couple of hours of informative and insightful introduction to the history and culture of Malaysia. This focuses on the exhibits featured in the Colonial Era and Malaysia Today Galleries of the museum.
Here's the first part if you missed it: In Photos: Muzium Negara's Prehistory and the Malay Kingdoms Galleries (Part I)
Colonial Era
The Colonial Era Gallery guides visitors through the arduous struggle of Malaysia for independence. The gallery starts with the Portuguese Era section when Malacca was occupied by Portugal in 1511. It is followed by the Dutch Era section to highlight the taking of Malacca by the Dutch in 1641. The third section, the British Era section, traces the establishment of English presence in Malaysia until its colonization. It is then followed by smaller sections featuring the Japanese Occupation, the Education System of Malaysia, and the country's Freedom Fighters. Also included in the gallery are the impact and the changes brought about and left behind by the colonial powers in the political, social, and economic life of Malaysia.
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| Information on the Portuguese conquest of Malacca |
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| Model of the Portuguese ship Flor De La Mar |
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| A display map showing the Portuguese route to Malacca |
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| Life-size diorama of Portuguese sailors lighting a cannon |
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| Cannons, sword, helmet and matchlock guns from the Portuguese era |
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Replica of Porta de Santiago, the gate house of the
Portuguese fortress, A Famosa |
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A replica of the Kacapuri Archway leads visitors
to the Dutch Era section of the gallery |
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| Collection of Dutch gun, plate, furniture and ornaments |
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| British Era section |
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The Bunga Mas or Golden Flower, sent every three years
by the Sultans to the King of Siam as a symbol of friendship |
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| Diorama of the signing of the Pangkor Treaty |
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Industries that flourished during the British Era are featured such as the
Tin Mining Industry |
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| Model of a Tin Dredge |
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Artifacts on the Rubber Industry such as rubber sheets, weave serving bowl,
and wood stone scale |
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Economic and social impacts in the daily lives
of Malaysians such as rubber tapping activities |
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| Coconut harvesting |
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| Rice farming |
Malaysia Today Gallery
This gallery showcases the early history of the nationalist movement in Malaysia. It illustrates the transformation process and achievements gained since the independence of Malaya in 1957 to the formation of Malaysia in 1963 and up to the present day. Most of the exhibits here are static displays and pictures.
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| Malaysia Today Gallery |
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| Important dates and events of the Malayan Emergency from 1948-1960 |
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| Diorama of earlier schools in Malaysia |
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The raising of the flag of the Federation of Malay and the
replica of the Merdeka Table |
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Pictures of the declaration of independence in Merdeka Square,
behind is a small AVP area for a short film about the independence of Malaysia |
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| Various types of tengkolok with different uses and significance |
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| Looking at the royal headdress and the Oath of Office and Letter of Appointment |
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| Facts about the present day Malaysia |
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| Achievements of Malaysia |
Additional Museum Information
Muzium Negara is open from 9:00AM to 6:00PM every day except during the first day of Aidil Fitri and Aidil Adha. It is located right off the Muzium Negara station of the MRT. Ticket rates are as follows:
Ticket Type
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Rates
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Adult (Foreigner)
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5 MYR
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Child 6-12 (Foreigner)
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2 MYR
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Child below 6 (Foreigner)
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Free
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Adult (Malaysian)
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2 MYR
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Child Under 12 (Malaysian)
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Free
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If you'd also like to explore the museum and discover the rich Malaysian heritage, you may visit its website here for more details.
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