- The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum is located in Melaka, a World UNESCO Site. The house is a combination of three terrace lots that were acquired by the Chan family in 1861.
- The museum's name is derived from the term Baba, an honorific manner of addressing a Straits-born gentleman, and Nyonya, which addresses a Straits-born lady.
- Discover authentic Peranakan living spaces and daily life customs.
- Explore beautifully restored 19th-century Chinese-Palladian style architecture.
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Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum: A Journey Through Peranakan History
The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum in Melaka offers a captivating glimpse into the lives and culture of the Peranakan Chinese community—descendants of Chinese traders who intermarried with local Malay and Indonesian women. This rich heritage blends Chinese traditions with Malay customs, reflecting the unique cultural fusion of the region.
Located at 48-50 Jalan Tun Cheng Lock, the beautifully restored museum consists of three interconnected townhouses built in 1896. Designed in a Chinese-Palladian style, the residence features exquisite hand-painted tiles, intricately carved teakwood doors, and ornate furnishings, recreating a 19th-century Baba-Nyonya home.
The museum’s history dates back to its construction by the Chan family, who have owned it for seven generations. Visitors can explore its carefully preserved interiors, where social gatherings, traditions, and daily life once unfolded. Decorative partitions and secure doorways evoke an era of elegance and privacy, immersing guests in the Peranakan way of life.
Recognized as part of Melaka's UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2008, the museum is one of the city's most popular attractions. It joins iconic sites like the Stadthuys and the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum in celebrating the vibrant history of this cultural crossroads.
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** Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Getting There - The Baba & Nyonya Museum is in Malacca's UNESCO Heritage area, on Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, parallel to Jonker Walk. You can reach it by taxi, trishaw, or on foot. - Parking - An open-air car park opposite Casa Del Rio is available for RM5 per day. The museum is a 2-minute walk from the car park. From Jalan Laksamana 1, turn left onto Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock.
| Monday | Closed | |||
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:15 | ||
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:15 | ||
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:15 | ||
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:45 | ||
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:45 | ||
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:45 |
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