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+60 6-284 4593

Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba Memorial

Address
  
Lot 163, Persiaran Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba,, Bukit Peringgit, 75400 Melaka, Malaysia

Hours
  
Closed now Sunday9AM–5PMMondayClosedTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5AMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–12PM, 3–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit

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Malacca Stamp Museum, Malacca Al‑Quran Museum, Malacca Transportation Museum, Education Museum, Pulau Besar Museum

The Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba Memorial (Malay: Memorial Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba) is a museum in Peringgit, Malacca, Malaysia. The museum commemorates the life of former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Ghafar Baba.

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History

The building was constructed in 1956. The building used to be Ghafar Baba's residence when he was the Chief Minister of Malacca in 1959-1967. In 2006, the building was converted into a museum and was opened to the public.

Exhibitions

The memorial is divided into two exhibition halls. The lower hall displays most of his personal belongings during his reign as Chief Minister of Malacca, Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. The upper hall displays his various souvenirs, photos, books, television set, furniture and fittings that were used by him and his family.

Opening time

The memorial is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. free of charge.

References

Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba Memorial Wikipedia