Malaysia Youth Museum

Malaysia Youth Museum
Muzium Belia Malaysia
General information
Type Museum
Location Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia
Opening 15 April 1992
Malaysia Youth Museum exhibition hall

The Malaysia Youth Museum (Malay: Muzium Belia Malaysia) is a museum in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.[1][2][3] The museum is dedicated to the youth of Malaysia.[4]

History

The museum building was formerly used as part of the Dutch Administrative Complex during the Dutch Malacca. It was later converted into a post office and subsequently an Anglo-Chinese School in 1931. It was finally turned into a museum and was officially opened by then Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on 15 April 1992.

Architecture

The museum is located on the ground floor of the building, while the upper floor houses the Malacca Art Gallery.

Exhibitions

The museum houses documents and information related to various Malaysian youth organisations locally and internationally.

Opening time

The museum opens everyday except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

See also

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References

Coordinates: 2°11′29.8″N 102°14′58.3″E / 2.191611°N 102.249528°E / 2.191611; 102.249528

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