Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park Taman Mini Malaysia dan ASEAN | |
Location: | Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia |
Theme: | Southeast Asia |
Status: | Operating |
Park1: | Mini Malaysia Cultural Park |
Status1: | Operating |
Opened1: | 17 July 1986 |
Park2: | Mini ASEAN Cultural Park |
Status2: | Operating |
Opened2: | 3 September 1991 |
Malaysia Heritage Studios, formerly Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park (Malay: Taman Mini Malaysia dan ASEAN), is a cultural theme park in Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia. It is divided into two sections – the Mini Malaysia section, which was opened on 17 July 1986 and showcases the traditional houses from every state in Malaysia and the Mini ASEAN section, which was opened on 3 September 1991 and showcases the traditional houses from every member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).[1] [2]
On December 19, 2022, Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park was renovated and reopened as "Malaysia Heritage Studios". Each of the houses in Mini Malaysia became into art galleries and museums, and the central area became a gallery for mythological creatures from Malay and local folklore, such as the Garuda bird. The first phase of the reopening was expected to last until December 31, 2022.[3]