Perak Museum

“19/10/2025 First visit after having our brekkie at a nearby, famous stall. I didn't know we needed to pay + the fee was reasonably cheap for the price of your experience! Unfortunately, it was 💯 CASH 😅 The museum was huge + has 2 floors altogether where most of the exhibitions were located at the ground floor. Similar to other tourist attraction places, visitors gotta take a photo at its dedicated wallpaper. During our visit, it was less crowded (as we came early), the weather was nice + it was having additional exhibition related to dragon. To sum up: - Need to pay to enter the museum (RM 2 for Malaysian adults) + NO CASHLESS. Please opt for cashless for convenience of others 😭 - Has limited parking lot - Great experiences as it encompassed of (land + sea) animals, Perak cultures, traditional outfits, prehistoric artefacts, exposure to Perak indigenous tribes + cultures. - Visitors could see replica of 60's sculptures outdoor. - There was only stairs to get to the second floor. Hence, golden-aged visitors would have difficulty to climb up the stairs. - There was a stall after exiting the museum. However, during our visit, I was unsure it was open / not - The ladies toilets were clean - Kids could enjoy themselves at the playground if the weather permitted - Hope the museum could restock their fridge magnet as it was sold out 😭 Overall, recommended spot to visit. Hope the museum management will opt for CASHLESS payment”

“RM2.00 for Adult Admission, RM1.00 for Child Entry — easily one of the cheapest stops you can make while touring Perak. If you’re moving around Perak, the Perak Museum is one of those places that really should be on the list. It’s not a massive museum that drains your legs and patience, but sized just right for a relaxed visit while still learning something along the way. The exhibits cover a wide range of Malaysian history and culture. From traditional ceremonies and food customs to animal skeletons and wildlife displays, there’s enough variety to keep things interesting without feeling overwhelming. One section that stood out was the glimpse into kampung life from long ago — river living, sampan building, and carved tools that once doubled as daily survival gear. My personal favourite, though, was the display of old vehicles. Seeing classic jeeps, Rolls-Royce cars, and even the old “Kereta Kuda” up close gave the visit a nice nostalgic twist and broke up the usual museum flow. Despite being around for many years in Taiping, the museum is still well maintained, organised, and clean. It’s an easy, affordable stop that fits nicely into a Perak itinerary — educational without trying too hard, and definitely worth an hour or two of your time.”

“The Perak Museum is a fantastic stop, not just for the history but for the architecture. The white colonial building with its Moorish design is so nice against the blue sky and makes for a great backdrop. The outdoor exhibits are incredibly photogenic, especially the vintage cars, the black fighter jet, and the old Perak State Railway carriage. Everything is well-maintained and clean. If you enjoy capturing historical machinery and classic architecture, this is a must-visit spot in Taiping.”

“A must-visit in Taiping! As the oldest museum in Malaysia, the building itself is a stunning piece of history. I loved the mix of exhibits—the Nature Gallery feels like a step back in time with its incredible elephant skeleton and vintage taxidermy. Outside, the collection of vintage cars and the fighter jet were a great surprise. Very affordable and a perfect way to spend a couple of hours escaping the heat or rain!”