Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
About This Museum
People come to this old house on Heeren Street not just to see antiques, but to understand a whole way of life. You step out of the noisy Malacca heat and into the cool, dark stillness of a 19th-century mansion, and it feels like the Baba Nyonya family has just stepped out for a moment. The heart of the home is often said to be the grand dining room, set with blue-and-white porcelain, ready for a lavish feast. By the time you leave, you don't just know more history; you feel the echoes of laughter, strict traditions, and the unique blend of Chinese and Malay cultures that defined this community.
Collection Highlights
Look for the elaborate beaded slippers worn by Nyonya women, the solid blackwood furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and the ornate ancestral altar where family prayers were held.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in the heart of old Malacca on Heeren Street; it's best to book a tour in advance as they guide you through the rooms, sharing stories you'd surely miss on your own.
Architecture & Building
A classic Straits Eclectic shophouse with a deceptively narrow front that opens into a deep, airy interior, featuring carved panels, intricate floor tiles, and a central courtyard to let the light pour in.
Contact & Location
Address: Muzium Warisan Baba Dan Nyonya, 48-50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kampung Jawa, Bandaraya Melaka, Melaka Tengah, Melaka, 75100, Malaysia
Phone: +60 6-282 1273
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