The Beruas Museum (Malay: Muzium Beruas) is a museum in Beruas, Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. The goal of the Beruas Museum is to collect history and artifacts related to the lost kingdom of Gangga Negara and Beruas.[1]

Beruas Museum
Muzium Beruas
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EstablishedJuly 1995
LocationBeruas, Perak, Malaysia
Coordinates4°30′04.2″N 100°46′48.8″E / 4.501167°N 100.780222°E / 4.501167; 100.780222
Typemuseum

History edit

In 1991, a historical study was conducted in Beruas by the Beruas Historical Survey Project. In 1995, the museum building was handed over to Perak State Government and it was opened in July the same year.[2]

Architecture edit

The museum is housed in a former courthouse.[3]

Exhibitions edit

The museum exhibits various treasures of the ancient government of Gangga Negara and Beruas, such as illustration maps and notes about its past. It includes around 300 artifacts from the old kingdom.[4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "The Official Portal of Perak State Museum Board - Beruas Museum". muzium.perak.gov.my. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  2. ^ "A Visit to Beruas Museum". IpohWorld's World.
  3. ^ "Exploring Beruas Museum, Perak, Malaysia". exploring-malaysia.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-19. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  4. ^ "Official Website of Manjung Municipal Council". Archived from the original on 2015-02-17. Retrieved 2015-02-17.