Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum

The sultan abu bakar museum is located in johor bahru and used to be the istana besar or grand palace of the sultanate of johor.

Sultan abu bakar royal palace museum. In 1864 the museum was specially commissioned by the father of modern johor his royal highness sultan abu bakar and became an architectual wonder when it completed in 1866. The museum is filled with information and rare artifacts of the royal family. Its grounds cover an area of 53 hectares and it is a well known landmark in malaysia. The information given herewith will be updated after it reopens.

Located along jalan tun doktor ismail 1 3km west of the causeway. Sultan abu bakar royal museum is located in the istana besar or grand palace. The museum building was constructed in the 1920s during british malaya since then the building has been used for the official residence for british government army barracks and official palace of sultan abu bakar the building was then converted to a museum after 4 years of renovation. Sultan abu bakar museum d a lembaga muzium negeri pahang jalan sultan ahmad 26600 pekan pahang.

The architecture of the palace has the anglo malay feature and designed by datuk yahaya awaludin. The palace was renovated to become a museum in 1982 and was officially opened in 1990. It is formerly the grand palace of the johor sultan and has turned to a museum since 1982. Later you will stop by the sultan abu bakar palace the official residence of the state s sultan.

Royal museum the most interesting part of the palace is the royal abu bakar museum located within the palace which was renovated to become a museum in 1982 and officially opened in 1990. Friday 09 00 to 12 00 and 14 00 to 17 00 monday closed. Catch a glimpse of the grand lifestyle of the royal family through the silverware ornaments as well as souvenirs by dignitaries that are on display at the museum. The official entrance to the palace museum grounds is through a gateway facing the high court building on jalan air molek.

Enjoy the 4 to 5 hours tours at the royal town of pekan. The original furniture of the palace was made in england and ordered by the late sultan abu bakar in 1866. This building was built in the year of 1866. First you will visit the sultan abu bakar museum which serves as a repository of historical and culture artieacts.

The royal abu bakar museum is one of the oldest buildings in johor. Sultan abu bakar royal palace museum is currently closed for renovation until february 2012. Tuesday to thursday saturday and sunday 9 00 am to 5 00pm. Rm 5 for visitors outside of pahang rm 4 for locals.

1 it is a living museum which houses a good collection of royal heirloom impressive rare artifacts and a good record of the history of the state s royal family.