National Museum 6 Apr 2014

National Museum was always my favorite place to visit during my schooling time.

Both of us never bring our little angels here before, as thought of it would be quite boring for them to view all those “un-move” exhibits, and can not bring their interest out towards the history subject.

The main purpose today visit the museum too, the outdoor exhibits placed a very important part.

Children always love the outdoor exhibits more than the indoor galleries!

Among the exhibits related to traditional and modern modes of transportation, such as fire engine, Penang Hill cable car, perahu, cars, train, trishaw, etc.

There are 4 galleries in the museum which are Pre-History, Malay Kingdoms, Colonial Era and Malaysia Today. It is well spread out into this 2 stories building.

In the Pre History gallery which is located at the ground floor, the visitors are take on an exploration of the process behind the Earth’s formation as well as provides an insight into early civilization through each of the artifacts that are displayed here.

Visitors also have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with stone tools used during the Paleolithic, Hoabinhian and Neolithic Age.

Among some of the more interesting artifacts is the Perak Man, the oldest and near intact human skeleton in South East Asia found in this country approximately 10000 – 11000 years ago.

The Malay Kingdom too, located at the ground floor. This gallery traces the development of Malay civilization through the formation of the Malay Kingdoms in the Archipelago, particularly the kingdoms that existed in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo Islands.

The focus of this gallery is primarily on the Malay Melaka Sultanate, which was the golden period in the history of the Malay-Islamic civilization in this region.

Colonial Era Gallery is at the first floor. This gallery traces the events that took place from the years 1511 to 1945.

It highlights the arrival of foreign powers in the country.

Beginning from the Portuguese colonization of Melaka in 1511, which signaled the end of the period of Malay Melaka Sultanate, until the Japanese Occupation.

Also highlighted in this gallery is the impact made by the colonizers on the political, socio and economic situation of the Malay State, which consequently formed the foundation of present day Malaysia.

This Malaysia Today gallery exposes the early history of the nationalist movement championed by national figures from various races and of differing political backgrounds, beginning from the British intervention until Independence was achieved in 1957.

This gallery also highlights the achievements enjoyed by the country after its independence until today.

The kids were having fun too, as they can able to see so many strange artefacts, and getting to know new things. A great outing!