National History Museum (Malaysia)
Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The National History Museum (Malay: Muzium Sejarah Nasional) was the second national museum in Malaysia after the National Museum. It was located opposite Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. As of November 2007 it is closed and the entire collection has been moved to the National Museum.[1]
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Muzium Sejarah Nasional | |
National History Museum at Merdeka Square | |
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| Dissolved | November 2007 |
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| Location | Kuala Lumpur |
| Coordinates | 3°08′49.4″N 101°41′37.0″E |
National History Museum exhibited unique historical development of the homeland of the early days until now. There are almost a thousand gathered a collection based on its importance to the history of the country, and are classified into several categories such as: weapons, manuscripts, maps, money, seals and stone tools.
Gallery
A bronze mural of Hang Tuah at the lobby
Prehistoric weapons on display
Replica of Buddhagupta stone
Japanese army and bicycle
Tin Animal Money
Malay Keris
Miniature Candi of Kedah's Bujang Valley
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See also
Literature
- Lenzi, Iola (2004). Museums of Southeast Asia. Singapore: Archipelago Press. p. 200 pages. ISBN 981-4068-96-9.
