Type Museum Opened 22 May 1992 Function Museum | Opening 22 May 1992 Phone +60 82-244 378 | |
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Similar Chinese History Museum, Limbang Museum, Sarawak State Museum, Textile Museum Sarawak, Kuching Waterfront | ||
America s islamic heritage museum
The Islamic Heritage Museum (Malay: Muzium Warisan Islam) is a museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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- America s islamic heritage museum
- America s islamic heritage museum hd
- History
- Architecture
- Exhibitions
- Opening time
- References
America s islamic heritage museum hd
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. In 1992, the building was converted into the Islamic Heritage Museum on 22 May 1992.
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. 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.
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.