Beruas Museum
Museum in Manjung, Perak, Malaysia
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The Beruas Museum (Malay: Muzium Beruas) is a museum in Beruas, Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. The goal of the Beruas Museum is to collect history and artifacts related to the lost kingdom of Gangga Negara and Beruas.[1]
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| Established | July 1995 |
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| Location | Beruas, Perak, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 4°30′04.2″N 100°46′48.8″E |
| Type | Museum |
History
In 1991, a historical study was conducted in Beruas by the Beruas Historical Survey Project. In 1995, the museum building was handed over to Perak State Government and it was opened in July the same year.[2]
Architecture
The museum is housed in a former courthouse.[3]
Exhibitions
The museum exhibits various treasures of the ancient government of Gangga Negara and Beruas, such as illustration maps and notes about its past. It includes around 300 artifacts from the old kingdom.[4]
