Malay and Islamic World Museum

The Malay and Islamic World Museum (Malay: Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam) is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia.

Malay and Islamic World Museum
Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam
EstablishedOctober 2012
LocationMelaka City, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates2°11′29.9″N 102°14′59.5″E
TypeMuseum

History

The museum is housed in the Bastion House building which was built in 1910. The building used to house the British rubber company Dunlop until 1986.[1]

Architecture

The building has the English architectural elements, which is the rectangular shape design with deep slanted roofs.[2]

Exhibitions

The museum displays the information of the spread of Islam in the world, important and historical Muslim figures, important Islamic buildings, artifacts, traditional dress etc.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam" [Malay and Islamic World Museum]. PERZIM (in Malay). Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. "Malay & Islamic World Museum". Virtual Museum Melaka.
  3. "Malay and Islamic World Museum". goMelaka.


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