There are many historical museums that can be visited to commemorate the heroes who fought for our land from the colonies of European countries.
Historic visits to Malaysia have never been disappointing in offering meaningful and significant memories.
It is very important to cultivate the spirit of love for the country and strengthen the unity among the people.
Check out these top 5 best museums in Selangor to visit with your family.
1) Jugra Insitu Museum
It is a building of ancient ruins of a district Police Station which was built in 1878 by a British officer, Captain Harry Charles Syers and then used as a center of Government and administration of the Selangor Sultanate.
Now, it serves as a museum with 3 exhibition halls containing historical views.
There is no charge to enter this museum but taking pictures inside is not allowed.
Visitors can visit the museum from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (Saturday to Thursday). For Fridays, opening hours are from 9.30 am – 12 noon and continue at 2.45 pm to 5.30pm.
For more information, email info@heritage.gov.my
2) Royal Gallery Sultan Abdul Aziz
Located in Klang, Selangor, this Royal Gallery is about the former Sultan of Selangor Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.
The museum’s building was built in 1909 as the Bangunan Sultan Sulaiman which was used by the British Government as their Land Office and Administration Office for British Malaya.
In addition, the building was also used as the headquarters of the Japanese during the Japanese occupation in Malaya.
In 1957 after the independence of Malaya, the building was used as Klang’s District Office and officially opened as a Memorial Museum established on 19 October 2007 by Sultan Sharafuddin until now.
The gallery is open every Tuesday until Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
It’s closed every Monday and during public holidays.
Admission is free.
For more information, dial: 03-3373 6500
3) Kuala Selangor Museum
This Kuala Selangor Museum is home to Selangor’s historical artifacts such as tombstones, weapons, spears, cannons, and others that were used during the war from the beginning of the Sultanate of Selangor by Sultan Salehuddin (Raja Lumu) in 1766.
There were local battles in Selangor (Civil War) and also the battles fought with the Dutch and the British.
The civil war involved Sultan Abdul Samad, Raja Mahmud, Raja Abdullah from Kuala Lumpur, Raja Sulaiman (ruler of Klang), Tengku Kudin, and Raja Mahadi.
It was then a battle for power and a political game between those in power at the time.
This museum is close to Altingsburd Lighthouse, where visitors can visit after going to this Kuala Selangor Museum.
The museum is open every day from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
For more information, email www.padat.gov.my
4) Kajang Heritage Centre
The establishment of Kajang city is the result of tin mining and rubber cultivation.
In the 1850s, Hulu Langat District was the first place for tin mining in Rekoh.
Sultan Abdul Samad offered to open a tin mine in Bukit Arang to Towkay Chin Ah Chan in 1868.
Mandailing immigrants from Sumatra were pioneers in opening up forest land in Kajang.
Visitors can visit this Kajang Heritage Center on weekends only from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm which offers various collections related to Kajang City and Hulu Langat District.
For more information, email leekimsin@gmail.com
5) Sultan Alam Shah Museum
This museum is the main embodiment of cultural heritage and development in the State of Selangor with Minangkabau architecture and design.
The museum was established in 1974 and was named after Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah, the 7th Sultan of Selangor.
The museum features prehistoric artifacts of early human settlements and drums fragments from the Bronze Age (Dong Son) since 600 BC.
In fact, this museum also tells the history of Selangor from the time of the Portuguese, Bugis, Dutch, Melaka and Johor Sultanate until Independence Day.
Now, the museum can be visited for free and is open from Tuesdays to Sundays only from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.
For more information, email info@padat.gov.my
Appreciate the impacts brought forth by historical events so that previous memories are always remembered and lessons will always be learned.
As Malaysians, be proud and cultivate good values in yourselves so that history does not fade from your memories.
As a reminder, make sure to always emphasize social and physical distancing in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) to prevent any transmission of this COVID-19 virus outbreak.
For more information, visit Tourism Selangor’s official website at Selangor.Travel
