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Trip Planner:   Malaysia  /  Melaka State  /  Central Melaka District  /  Melaka  /  Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum)

Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum), Melaka

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Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
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Enjoy the intimate experience of Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum), a "living museum" next to the Melaka river. A resident of the kampung houses (traditional Malay structures built on stilts) will welcome you and guide you through their personal family history, mementos, and dailyroutine. The guides speak English and greet guests with open arms, as they are very proud of their heritage. You'll appreciate this rare glimpse into the traditional Malakan way of life, which is becoming increasingly modernized. Add Villa Sentosa (Malay Living Museum) to your Melaka travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Melaka trip itinerary builder app.
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  • By creaboulait13
    We took a detour to visit this place as we missed it the last time. We were shown around by the owner, Haji Ibrahim who is the descendent of the founder of this village. Lots of cool antiques to... 
    We took a detour to visit this place as we missed it the last time. We were shown around by the owner, Haji Ibrahim who is the descendent of the founder of this village. Lots of cool antiques to...  more »
  • By Maria N
    It is a beautiful example of a traditional building and it is free as well. Great displays, furniture and information. It is a lovely walk along the river to get there as well with great spots to... 
    It is a beautiful example of a traditional building and it is free as well. Great displays, furniture and information. It is a lovely walk along the river to get there as well with great spots to...  more »
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  • By Lejal Simon
    Nobody was there, can only walk around and inside the garden. Good looking house
  • By Azmi Abdul Aziz
    A living museum with a good collection of malay artefacts including costumes, furniture as well as other curios. It is located in Kampung Morten and is visible from Melaka River. The whole village is well lit at night with spot lights highligting the roof of the houses.
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