Chinese History Museum
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| Chinese History Museum | |
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Muzium Sejarah Cina | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Museum |
| Location | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Completed | 1912 |
| Opening | 23 October 1993 |
The Chinese History Museum (Malay: Muzium Sejarah Cina) is a museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The museum is about the history of the Chinese people in Sarawak.[1]
History
The museum building was constructed in 1912 and was used to be the headquarter of the Sarawak Chinese Chamber of Commerce until 1921.[2] It was later converted into the Chinese History Museum and officially opened to the public by Assistant Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yap Chin Loi on 23 October 1993.[1][3] In 2010, the museum exhibition underwent renovation which now includes short videos.[4]
Exhibitions
The museum displays various artifacts related to Chinese affairs during the White Rajahs era, such as musical instruments, jade, ceramics, photos etc.
Opening time
The museum opens everyday except Thursdays free of charge.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Chinese History Museum". Sarawak Tourism. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Ng, Wilson (15 July 2010). "The Chinese Museum Kuching Review: The History of Chinese in Kuching". Places and Foods. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "Chinese History Museum". Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Holland, Michael. "Kuching Chinese History Museum". Asia for Visitors. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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