Islamic Heritage Museum
Coordinates: 1°33′18.4″N 110°20′29.4″E / 1.555111°N 110.341500°E
| Muzium Warisan Islam | |
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| Established | 22 May 1992 |
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| Location | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Type | Museum |
The Islamic Heritage Museum (Malay: Muzium Warisan Islam) is a museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1]
History
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] In 1992, the building was converted into the Islamic Heritage Museum on 22 May 1992.[3]
Architecture
The museum building uses raised floor and it has two inner courtyards. The material used for the building construction are concrete, timber and bricks.[4] It consists of seven galleries, which are:
Exhibitions
The museum exhibits the history and culture of the Muslim community in Sarawak and Malay archipelago, such as the development of Islam.[3]
Opening time
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.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Muzium Warisan Islam". Jabatan Muzium Sarawak. 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ Desmond. "Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum". Holiday GoGoGo Tours. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- 1 2 "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.
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