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Perak Royal Museum,
Kuala Kangsar |
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Objective
The museum, situated in the
vicinity of the Istana
Iskandariah in the royal town of
Kuala Kangsar, was officially
opened by His Royal Highness the
Sultan of Perak on November 16,
1986.
It primary objective is to
preserve and display the history
of the Perak Sultanate and to
invoke a sense of pride in its
heritage among present and
future generations.
History
The museum building, originally
built as a palace in 1926, was
made entirely from wood by a
Malay builder on the royal
command of His Royal Highness
Sultan Iskandar Shah (1918-1938)
who needed a temporary palace
while the large and permanent
Istana Iskandariah was under
construction.
HRH Sultan Iskandar occupied
this palace, known as Istana
Kenangan, from 1931 to 1933.
After the Sultan moved into the
new Istana Iskandariah, this
temporary palace continued to be
used for special royal
occasions.
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A memorable display of
amazing royal regalia |
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Its architecture is traditional
Malay and is most unique as it
is the only one of its kind in
the country. Fine wooden
carvings and woven wall-mats
enhance the beauty and
uniqueness of this beautiful
wooden building. It rests on 60
wooden pillars and is 42 metres
long and 11metres wide. The
shape is representative of a
sword in its scabbard when
viewed from above.
In 1982, His Royal Highness, the
late Sultan Idris Shah
(1963-1984) gave his assent to
transfer this palace to the care
of the Museums Department.
Collection
The materials on display include
a chronological history of the
state and its Sultanate.
Services
Guided tours may be arranged on
request.
Operating Hours
Open: Daily from 9.00 a.m. -
5.00 p.m.
Thursdays from 9.00 a.m. - 12.45
p.m.
Closed: Fridays and public
holidays.
Admission
Free
How To Get There
Kuala Kangsar is approximately
50km north of lpoh, the state
capital of Perak. The museum is
located approximately 4 km from
the town centre.
Enquiries
Perak Royal Museum,
Istana Lama Bukit Chandan,
33000 Kuala Kangsar,
Perak.
Tel: 05-865500 |
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