"The Bugis Museum, situated at the district of Pontian, is an interesting place to visit. You can expect to be exposed to Bugis artefacts and various household items used by the community."
The Bugis Museum, situated in the district of Pontian, is an interesting place to visit. Bugis is one of many Malay sub-groups that came from Celebes in Sulawesi and settled here in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The museum opens the door to give you and idea of what life must have been like for the Bugis community here. The artefacts on display here includes various household items used by the community. Have a engaging chat with the caretaker of the museum, a passionate man of Bugis descendant who will fascinate you with interesting anecdotes the Bugis community and their culture. For more information, please contact the Johor Tourist Information Centre at +607-2234935/2249960.
Last viewed - May 16, 2008
Getting there
From the North South Expressway (NSE), take the Simpang Renggam exit (Interchange 247) and head towards Benut on Highway 96. From Benut, drive south on Highway 5 to Pontian. From Pontian town, head south for about 9km, passing by Rambah Beach and look for signboards indicating the way to the museum.
User recommendation
"The museum preserves and documents all information about Bugis. To me this is the first place I will go if I want to know all about Bugis" by Alif
"I am a Bugis in Singapore. To date, I am still looking for my ancestors to know better of my origin. Hope this place will give me some light onto the origins of the Bugis family in Singapore. I always believe they are on of the races that are great in whatever pursuits they do." by Sarafian Salleh
