Figure Museum

Figure Museum
Muzium Tokoh
General information
Type Museum
Location Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Completed 1893

The Figure Museum (Malay: Muzium Tokoh) is a museum in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.[1][2]

History

The museum building was originally constructed in 1893 in British Malaya.

Architecture

The museum is housed in the Dato' Jaafar Building, which was the official residence of Jaafar Muhammad, the first Chief Minister of Johor. The building was constructed in a 100-hectare of land on Senyum Hill. The building resembles the British Royal family buildings Hardwick Hall in the United Kingdom. The building consists of three floors and four towers at its each corner.[3]

Exhibitions

The museum showcases the history of Johor and Johor Sultanate.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "How to spend 24 hours in heritage-rich Johor Baru". Malay Mail Online. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Augustin, Kerry-Ann (27 August 2017). "Colours of a nation". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Muzium Tokoh Johor" (in Malay). Yayasan Warisan Johor. Retrieved 20 October 2016.

Coordinates: 1°28′20.4″N 103°45′56.1″E / 1.472333°N 103.765583°E / 1.472333; 103.765583

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