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Islamic Heritage Museum

Coordinates: 1°33′18.4″N 110°20′29.4″E / 1.555111°N 110.341500°E / 1.555111; 110.341500
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Islamic Heritage Museum
Muzium Warisan Islam
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Established1930, re-established on 22 May 1992
LocationKuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Coordinates1°33′18.4″N 110°20′29.4″E / 1.555111°N 110.341500°E / 1.555111; 110.341500
Typemuseum

The Islamic Heritage Museum (Malay: Muzium Warisan Islam) is a museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is part of the Kuching Heritage Trail.[2]

History

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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][3] In 1992, the building was converted into the Islamic Heritage Museum on 22 May 1992.[4]

Architecture

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The museum building uses raised floor and it has two inner courtyards. The material used for the building construction are concrete, timber and bricks.[5] It consists of seven galleries, which are:

  • History of Islam in Sarawak
  • Islamic Architecture
  • Islamic Science, Technology, Economy, Education and Literature
  • Islamic Costume, Music and Personal Collections
  • Islamic Weaponry
  • Islamic Decoration Art and Domestic Utensil
  • Quran Collections[6][1]

Exhibitions

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The museum exhibits the history and culture of the Muslim community in Sarawak and the Malay Archipelago, such as the development of Islam.[4]

Opening time

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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.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Muzium Warisan Islam". Jabatan Muzium Sarawak. 2016. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Old Kuching Heritage Trail". Sarawak Tourism. Archived from the original on 26 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  3. ^ Desmond. "Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum". Holiday GoGoGo Tours. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Islamic Heritage Museum". Sarawak Tourism. 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Islamic Heritage Museum". iTourism. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Islamic Heritage Museum". 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Islamic Heritage Museum". Kiddy 123. 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.