Darul Ridzuan Museum, Perak is located at Bukit Gantang Wahab in the state capital of Ipoh. Known for its huge, all-encompassing collection about the evolution, development and history of Perak, the Darul Ridzuan Museum is one of the most popular Perak attractions.
Opened to public in August 1992, the museum houses a wide array of scripts and writings that provide a deep insight on how the city of Ipoh has expanded over the years and grown into a major industrial hub in Malaysia.
Works at Darul Ridzuan Museum also talk about the mining industry and forestry of Perak. Frequented by researchers, analysts, economists and historians, the museum is considered to be a veritable bank of information on Perak and its major cities.
The building housing Darul Ridzuan Museum, Perak is more than 100 years old. It was initially used as a residence of Malay dignitaries in the district of Kinta. The British built many fortresses here after taking over the administration of the building. These citadels served as war shelters, and only one of them was open to visitors.
On your tour of Perak, you can visit the Darul Ridzuan Museum daily except Sundays. The museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm on all days, except Thursdays, when it is closed by 1 pm. You do not need to pay any fees to enter the museum premises.
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