Cheng Ho Cultural Museum, Melaka State, Malaysia
4.0 (258 reviews) Spent Ranking #24 in Melaka State Speciality Museums
Recommend it for anyone interested in history
The Cheng Ho Cultural Museum is a museum dedicated to the great mariner, Cheng Ho, and famous voyages. Broadly, the museum is divided into a biographical section of the life of Cheng Ho, and the remainder to his voyages. The museum goes into great details about the voyages, the organisation of the ships, the planning and control of the fleet and the legacy left behind by the voyages. There are hundreds and possibly thousands of artefacts, some of which are very high quality. This is probably the best museum in Malacca and I’d definitely recommend it for anyone interested in history.
Address
51 Lorong Hang Jebat 09:00 hrs - 18:00 hrs , Night Visit by appointment, Melaka 75200 Malaysia
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Website
http://chengho.org/museum/index.html
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:42
User Ratings
4.0 based on (258 reviews)
Reviews
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5Teikhin 5:00 PM Jun 16, 2012
A must go attraction
Initially, we were a bit sceptical about this museum. But, it turned out to be a wonderful visit. The tour guide was friendly and helpful. The museum was very big and well organised. The displays were really amazing. It brought you back to the old day. There were foot prints on the floor that guided you all areas so you would not miss a thing. Theater show and chinese puppet show with tea served were included in the entrance fee. Very informative and historical value.
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3Lardylove 5:00 PM Jul 5, 2012
Expansive museum, better served for speakers of Chinese.
A lot has been made recently of Cheng Ho after Gavin Menzies controversial book "1421" and he is becoming better known in "the west" as well as having a bit of a renaissance for the Chinese. From the outside this museum looks fairly small, so you will be surprised to the actual size of it once inside, with four floors and a small "rainforest walk" section (basically an alleyway with trees). The building is rumoured to be built on land once used for Ho's trading warehouses. There is an option for the guide, although its not compulsory. If, like myself, you can't read Chinese then i suggest you take up the guide option, you will get so much more out of the museum. They are professional guides with an avid interest in the subject matter. The displays are varied, some very well done others looking a bit amateurish. The section of the different leaders of once prosperous Melaka Empire was perhaps the best part. The gift shop was mixed bag, with some impressive high-end (and high-prices) pieces, as well as the usual low-end rubbish. The 20RM admission fee (10RM for those with student cards and for kids) is maybe a little bit pricey, but after spending over 2 hours in the museum i suppose it was about fair.
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