Chinese History Museum

Coordinates: 1°33′27.6″N 110°20′55.5″E / 1.557667°N 110.348750°E / 1.557667; 110.348750

Chinese History Museum
Muzium Sejarah Cina
General information
Type Museum
Location Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Completed 1912
Opening 23 October 1993

The Chinese History Museum (Malay: Muzium Sejarah Cina) is a museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The museum is about the history of the Chinese people in Sarawak.[1]

History

The museum building was constructed in 1912 and was used to be the headquarter of the Sarawak Chinese Chamber of Commerce until 1921.[2] It was later converted into the Chinese History Museum and officially opened to the public by Assistant Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yap Chin Loi on 23 October 1993.[1][3] In 2010, the museum exhibition underwent renovation which now includes short videos.[4]

Exhibitions

The museum displays various artifacts related to Chinese affairs during the White Rajahs era, such as musical instruments, jade, ceramics, photos etc.

Opening time

The museum opens everyday except Thursdays free of charge.[1]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chinese History Museum". Sarawak Tourism. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Ng, Wilson (15 July 2010). "The Chinese Museum Kuching Review: The History of Chinese in Kuching". Places and Foods. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Chinese History Museum". Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Holland, Michael. "Kuching Chinese History Museum". Asia for Visitors. Retrieved 30 October 2016.


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