Type Museum Opening 31 August 1985 Phone +60 6-284 1231 | Completed 1912 Opened 31 August 1985 | |
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Address Memorial Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan, Jalan Parameswara, Melaka, Bandar Hilir, 75000, Malaysia Hours Open today · 9AM–6PMTuesday9AM–6PMWednesday9AM–6PMThursday9AM–6PMFriday9AM–6PMSaturday9AM–6PMSunday9AM–6PMMondayClosedSuggest an edit Similar Malacca Sultanate Palace M, Stadthuys, Christ Church - Malacca, Hang Li Poh's Well, St Paul's Church - Malacca | ||
The Proclamation of Independence Memorial (Malay: Memorial Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan) is a museum in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.
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History
The memorial building was established in 1912. The building used to house the Malacca Club which was used as the social centre of the British people in British Malaya. The memorial was set up and officiated by former Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman on 31 August 1985, 38 years after the independence of the country.
Architecture
The museum is housed in an elegant Dutch colonial mansion. The two golden onion domes located at the top of the building embellish the stark white stucco.
Exhibitions
The memorial exhibits records and photos of the early era of Malay Sultanate. It also displays the journey of Malaysia from independence and its modern development.
Opening time
The memorial opens everyday except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.