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Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum) in Melaka

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Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum)

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Villa Sentosa is a little known tourist attraction in the Melaka town. This is actually a small house, which exhibits the typical life style of a Malaysian family. Hence it is also known as the Malay Living Museum.

Here, tourists can see the typical setup of a traditional Malay house. Though the town is changing its face as per the modern trends, this house is carefully preserved in its traditional style.

This stylish house was built in the early 20th century. The owners of the house have converted several parts of the house into a museum. This one- of- a- kind museum is situated at Kampung Morted.

Visitors can see a spectacular collection of traditional Malay costumes, relics and furniture. Despite the small size, this museum exhibits the rich cultural history and heritage of the Malay community.

The museum remains open on all days and offers a warm welcome to the visitors. So, if tourists want to witness the tradition and culture of Malaysia, they must visit this museum.

Category: Museums
Address: Kampung Morten
Telephone: (606) 282 2988



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