1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. Malaysia
  4. >
  5. Malacca
  6. >
  7. Malaysia Prison Museum

Malaysia Prison Museum - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Museums
52669503-e12f-4847-9f56-82c3246e42a1
65e8d307-0bc6-4606-8cf3-fc7fdd6f3b75

About Malaysia Prison Museum

The Malaysia Prison Museum is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The museum building used to be a prison built in Malaysia. The building was originally constructed in 1860 by Governor Colonel Cavenagh as HM Prison Jail. It is now one of the famous tourist attractions in Malacca which opens every day except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Address : Jalan Parameswara, Kampung Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

Top Activities Near Malaysia Prison Museum

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

Attractions Near Malaysia Prison Museum

6f6217cd-4e68-4474-ae7d-7fa5a4a8a372
St John's FortThe St. John's Fort is a historical fort in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The fort is located at the top of St. John's Hill. It was built from Laterite stone and bricks. The fort had only one entrance and its outer walls range between 3-4 meters high. The fort has canons that are facing inland because the Dutch feared inland threats from Acehnese and Bugis invaders more than maritime invasions.
555d54ec-975b-4579-93c4-408ce85bcaff
Sam Po Keng TempleThe Poh San Teng Temple is a Chinese temple located at the foot of Bukit China, next to the Malacca Warrior Monument and King's well in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. The temple is dedicated to Tua Pek Kong. The temple was founded in 1795 during the era of Dutch Malacca by Chinese Kapitan Chua Su Cheong. It was now one of the famous tourist attractions in Malaysia.
ae6ce704-6dcf-4791-ab99-ead657743344
Perigi Hang Li PohThe Hang Li Poh's Well, also known as King's Well, is a historical water well in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia. The well was built in 1459 by the followers of Hang Li Poh as the main water source in the town. After conquering Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese secured the well and used it as their main water source supply.
b6439298-1305-442c-8040-e426cffaeb07
Bukit CinaBukit China is a hillside of historical significance in the capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca, Malacca Town. It is located several kilometers to the north from the historical center of Malacca , but these days, it's surrounded by the modern city on all sides.
505f5ea7-23aa-4403-9a9a-26031a7117c7
Proclamation Of Independence MemorialThe Proclamation of Independence Memorial is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. 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. 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.
202d75db-6988-4f8a-8cc4-cb7532057b1e
A FamosaFormer Portuguese fortress, among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Southeast Asia. The Porta de Santiago, a small gatehouse, is the only part of the fortress that still remains today.

Discover More Attractions in Malacca, Home of Malaysia Prison Museum

b4fec1b4-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Malacca
Famous for its unique history and is one of the major tourist destinations in Malaysia. With a highly strategic state position for international trade routes, Malacca was once a well-known international trade center in the East.

Location of Malaysia Prison Museum


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about Malaysia Prison Museum, visit : https://www.malaysia-traveller.com/prison-museum-melaka.html
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play