Islamic Heritage Museum Explained

Islamic Heritage Museum
Native Name:	Muzium Warisan Islam
Native Name Lang:	ms
Coordinates:	1.5551°N 110.3415°W
Established:	1930, re-established on 22 May 1992
Location:	Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Type:	museum

The Islamic Heritage Museum (ms|Muzium Warisan Islam) is a museum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.^[1] It is part of the Kuching Heritage Trail.^[2]

History

The museum was originally constructed as the James Brooke Malay College school building. It was then later changed to the Sarawak Malay Madrasa in 1930.^{[2] [3]} In 1992, the building was converted into the Islamic Heritage Museum on 22 May 1992.^[4]

Architecture

The museum building uses raised floor and it has two inner courtyards. The material used for the building construction are concrete, timber and bricks.^[5] It consists of seven galleries, which are:

• History of Islam in Sarawak
• Islamic Architecture
• Islamic Science, Technology, Economy, Education and Literature
• Islamic Costume, Music and Personal Collections
• Islamic Weaponry
• Islamic Decoration Art and Domestic Utensil
• Quran Collections^{[6] [1]}

Exhibitions

The museum exhibits the history and culture of the Muslim community in Sarawak and the Malay Archipelago, such as the development of Islam.^[4]

Opening time

The museum opens everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends free of charge.^[7]

See also

• List of museums in Malaysia
• Islam in Malaysia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Muzium Warisan Islam. 2016. Jabatan Muzium Sarawak. 30 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161030083646/http://madtech.com.my/demo/museum/index.php/bm/mengenai-muzium/muzium-warisan-islam/. 30 October 2016. dead.
2. Web site: Old Kuching Heritage Trail. Sarawak Tourism. 26 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190226082251/https://sarawaktourism.com/attraction/old-kuching-heritage-trail/. 26 February 2019. dead.
3. Web site: Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum. Desmond. Holiday GoGoGo Tours. 30 October 2016.
4. Web site: Islamic Heritage Museum. 2016. Sarawak Tourism. 30 October 2016.
5. Web site: Islamic Heritage Museum. iTourism. 30 October 2016. 30 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161030082300/http://itourism.com.my/itourism/web/malaysia-attractions-travel-hotspot-details.php?hid=872. dead.
6. Web site: Islamic Heritage Museum. 2016. 30 October 2016.
7. Web site: Islamic Heritage Museum. 2015. Kiddy 123. 30 October 2016.