Cultural Museums
o The Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum
This museum was the ancestral home of three generations of a Baba-Nyonya family. Located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock the building was converted into a museum to preserve its unique legacy. The building is typical of the Baroque-style homes of wealthy Chinese families. An open-air courtyard is situated in the middle of the house to let in sunlight. Furniture is made of Chinese rosewood in a mixture of Chinese, Victorian and Dutch designs.
Opening hours: 10am – 12.30pm
2pm – 4.30pm
Admission fee: Adult RM8
Children RM4
Tel: 06-283 1273
o Chitty Museum
The Chitty Museum is a new enterprise of the Chitty community to document their unique heritage. Among the exhibits are colourfully -designed traditional water-pots, multi-tiered brass oil-lamps, serving trays, sculptures, handicrafts and photographs.
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Admission fee: Adult RM2
Children RM0.50
Tel: 06-286 5311
o Malacca Sultanate Palace
At the foot of St. Paul’s Hill lies the wooden replica of a 15th century Malay palace. The building has been turned into a cultural museum. A huge diorama depicts a sultan’s court while the main exhibits relate to Malacca culture. There are also exhibits from other parts of Malaysia including clothing, weaponry, stone inscriptions, musical instruments and photographs.
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm
Admission fee: Adult RM2
Children RM0.50
Tel: 06-282 7484
