Malaysia Youth Museum
Muzium Belia Malaysia | |
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Established | 15 April 1992 |
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Location | Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia |
Type | museum |
The Malaysia Youth Museum (Malay: Muzium Belia Malaysia) is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The museum is dedicated to the youth of Malaysia, and their contribution to the economic and social well-being at regional, national, and international levels.[1]
History[]
The museum building was formerly used as part of the Dutch Administrative Complex during the Dutch Malacca.[2][3] It was later converted into a post office and subsequently an Anglo-Chinese School in 1931. It was finally turned into a museum and was officially opened by then Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 15 April 1992.[4][5]
Architecture[]
The museum is located on the ground floor of the building, while the upper floor houses the Melaka Art Gallery.
It is located in a cluster at Bandar Kilir along with core Melaka historic sites: A Famosa, St Paul's Church, the Stadthuys, Christ Church, the Proclamation of Independence Memorial and the Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum.[6]
Exhibitions[]
The museum houses documents and information related to various Malaysian youth organisations locally and internationally.
Opening time[]
The museum opens every day except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
See also[]
- List of museums in Malaysia
- List of tourist attractions in Melaka
References[]
- ^ Malaysian Facts and Figures – Malacca: C1. Historical Sites. Kuala Lumpur: Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia (BERNAMA). 2001. ProQuest 189367352.(subscription required)
- ^ "Muzium Belia Malaysia". www.perzim.gov.my.
- ^ "Malaysia Youth Museum". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2015-02-02.
- ^ "Malaysian Youth Museum (Muzium Belia Malaysia) in Melaka". Malaysia Central. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ^ "Virtual Museum Melaka". virtualmuseummelaka.com.
- ^ Hew, Merina (15 September 1998). "Soak in historical Malacca". New Straits Times. Kuala Lumpur. ProQuest 266366157.
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