Culture in Melaka

Youth Museum The museum is dedicated to the contribution made by the youth in the country economic and social well-being of the country. The noble efforts evident at regional, national and international levels are displayed at the museum. Operating Hours : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Entrance Fee : RM1.00 (Adult) and RM0.50 (Children) Tel. No. : +606-282 7353
The People's Museum Exhibits include special interest issues relating to Malaysia's economic and social progress spanning from the period Melaka was known as 'Sleepy Hollow' right up to the phrase more apt its dynamic outlook, 'The Vibrant Melaka'. The exhibits are segmented into tourism, agriculture, industry and other sectors. On the 2nd and 3rd floor is the Beauty Museum and Kite's Museum respectively. Operating Hours : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Entrance Fee : RM2.00 (Adult) and RM0.50 (Children) Closed on Mondays Tel. No. : +606-282 6526
Maritime Museum The Museum is constructed after 'Flora De La Mar', the Portuguese ship that sank off the coast of Melaka in its way to Portugal. With its hull laden with invaluable treasures seized from Melaka, the ship was doomed from existence had it not for the efforts to revive its symbolic significance to Melaka's heritage. At the museum, visitor can get a closer look at Melaka from the famed Malay Sultanate of the 14th century to the Portuguese era, the Dutch era and the Bristish era. There are exhibits of foreign ships that had once called at the port of Melaka during the height of its maritime. The Maritime Museum is located at Jalan Quayside. Operating Hours : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Entrance Fee : RM2.00 (Adult) and RM0.50 (Children) Closed on Tuesdays Tel. No. : +606-283 0926
Agriculture Museum Established to uncover the facts, and the myths, behind the establishment of Jasin as one of the significant settlements of Melaka's territorial expansion. Jasin was the first district in Melaka to produce tin and agricultural crops and the pioneer of rubber plantation in the country. Exhibits range from historical and cultural artifacts in particular those related to agricultural activities. Operating Hours : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Free Entrance Fee Closed on Mondays Tel. No. : +606-529 5837
Traditional Customs Museum Located at Alor Gajah town 25 km north of Melaka city, its exhibits will help visitors to journey into the past and to visualise the amazing stories behind the district of Alor Gajah. The museum focuses on the traditional wedding ceremonies of different Malay ethnic group in the Malay Archipelago. Operating Hours : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Free Entrance Fee Closed on Mondays Tel. No. : +606-556 3875
Portuguese Square Perhaps the right phrase to infer strong affinity to Portugal would be 'Mini Lisbon'. Located within the Portuguese Settlement, the square is the culmination of Portuguese culture in its full splendour and colours.
Light and Sound Spectacular The best way to learn up the history of Melaka. Light and Sound show at Banda Hilir, Padang Pahlawan is the first light and sound project in Southeast Asia. It is equal to other projects namely the Egyptian Pyramid at Gaza, the Acropolis at Athens, and the Red Fort at Delhi. Significant events in Melaka's history are enacted by means of lights, narrative dialogue, music and relative sound effects to project real-life drama that will glue visitors to the seat. Highly educational yet entertaining, visitors to Melaka should make it a point to attend the show to understand Melaka, its food and its people. Operating Hours : 8.30 pm Entrance Fee : Rm10.00 (Adults) and RM2.00 (Children) Tel. No. : +606-282 6526 (PERZIM)
Trishaw Ride The best way to enjoy Melaka in a slow and laid back manner. The trishaw will take you through streets and corners of Melaka's historic city center that you could easily miss out if you decide to venture on your own. The trishaw can be rented on hourly or distance covered basis at The Stadthuys.
Bullock Cart Ride Once the means of transportation for the rich of Melaka. The features that separate the bullock cart of Melaka to that of the others are, the pointed roof in the shape of the horn of a bull, trappings and colours. A ride around Ayer Keroh Recreational Park is at a minimal fee of RM1.00/person.