Melaka is easily accessible by roads. From Kuala Lumpur, you can take express buses to Melaka at Puduraya Bus Station. The two and half hour journey will cost you around RM7.90. You may then take a public bus at any main bus terminal. This museum is located at Dataran Alor Gajah (Alor Gajah Square) in the heart of Alor Gajah town, about 22km from the city of Melaka.
Alor Gajah District Museum
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The Malay-style wooden building, opened in 1990, is home to an interesting collection of weapons, daily implements and costumes."
This is the best place to find out about Alor Gajah's history, especially of the Naning War, which saw fierce clashes between the British and the locals for control of the area's rich resources.
There is a substantial section devoted to traditional wedding ceremonies of Malaysia's ethnic groups including the local Malays. Main exhibits include bridal dais, jewellery and other items of personal adornment, but there are also porcelain items, pictures of outstanding personalities of the district and objects used in traditional ceremonies.
In the vicinity of the museum are food stalls, a bird park and other recreational facilities.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Friday - 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Saturday - Sunday: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Monday - Closed except during school and public holidays
"terasa semangat juang saya meningkat sebaik membaca perihal peperangan naning yg dipamerkan disini..saya nak jadi pejuang!!!" by saya
"one of the places i paid a visit with my friends during primary school.. yup.. that was a long time ago.. the naning war really stands out in my memory.. not sure why.. maybe i like the name of the place.. =)" by rifdy
"dulu saya hanya membaca buku tentang sejarah naning ini.. muzium ini seolah-olah memberikan gambaran yg sebenar" by moose
"the museum is okay..quite fine..but the public transportation made me sick.." by lopez de squera
"dulu aku tak suka sejarah,,tapi lepas melawat muzium ni..sekarang dah suka" by Iwan
