Baba-Nonya Heritage Museum, Melaka (must see)
The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the ethnic Chinese-Malays of the region. The museum was founded by Chan Kim Lay in 1896.
The museum resides in a mansion built in 1896 by Chan Kim Lay's great-grandfather. After his family had lived in the mansion for four generations, he chose to open the home to showcase the luxurious interiors for others to see.
The house museum features stunning, intricately carved woodwork throughout the doors, walls, and cabinetry. Visitors will see antique furniture used by the family daily but retains its original luster.
The museum is open from Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. While walk-in visitors are allowed, tourists are encouraged to book a tour at least one month in advance to ensure adequate space and time are available. Those traveling with young children are welcome and will even receive a children's activity package to enhance their experience.
The museum resides in a mansion built in 1896 by Chan Kim Lay's great-grandfather. After his family had lived in the mansion for four generations, he chose to open the home to showcase the luxurious interiors for others to see.
The house museum features stunning, intricately carved woodwork throughout the doors, walls, and cabinetry. Visitors will see antique furniture used by the family daily but retains its original luster.
The museum is open from Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. While walk-in visitors are allowed, tourists are encouraged to book a tour at least one month in advance to ensure adequate space and time are available. Those traveling with young children are welcome and will even receive a children's activity package to enhance their experience.
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Baba-Nonya Heritage Museum on Map
Sight Name: Baba-Nonya Heritage Museum
Sight Location: Melaka, Malaysia (See walking tours in Melaka)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Melaka, Malaysia (See walking tours in Melaka)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles