Islamic Heritage Museum
Muzium Warisan Islam | |
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| Established | 1930, re-established on 22 May 1992 |
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| Location | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 1°33′18.4″N 110°20′29.4″E / 1.555111°N 110.341500°E |
| Type | museum |
The Islamic Heritage Museum (Malay: Muzium Warisan Islam) is a museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is part of the Kuching Heritage Trail.[2]
History[edit]
The museum was originally constructed as the James Brooke Malay College school building. It was then later changed to the Sarawak Malay Madrasa in 1930.[2][3] In 1992, the building was converted into the Islamic Heritage Museum on 22 May 1992.[4]
Architecture[edit]
The museum building uses raised floor and it has two inner courtyards. The material used for the building construction are concrete, timber and bricks.[5] It consists of seven galleries, which are:
- History of Islam in Sarawak
- Islamic Architecture
- Islamic Science, Technology, Economy, Education and Literature
- Islamic Costume, Music and Personal Collections
- Islamic Weaponry
- Islamic Decoration Art and Domestic Utensil
- Quran Collections[6][1]
Exhibitions[edit]
The museum exhibits the history and culture of the Muslim community in Sarawak and the Malay Archipelago, such as the development of Islam.[4]
Opening time[edit]
The museum opens everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends free of charge.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Muzium Warisan Islam". Jabatan Muzium Sarawak. 2016. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Old Kuching Heritage Trail". Sarawak Tourism. Archived from the original on 26 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ Desmond. "Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum". Holiday GoGoGo Tours. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Islamic Heritage Museum". Sarawak Tourism. 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "Islamic Heritage Museum". iTourism. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "Islamic Heritage Museum". 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "Islamic Heritage Museum". Kiddy 123. 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
