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Royal Abu Bakar Museum (The Grand Palace Johor)
Royal Abu Bakar Museum is one of the finest museums in the world with its ambience and magnificent collection of cultural treasures. Occupying the Istana Besar, or Grand Palace, built by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1866, it was founded in 1990. The museum has a grand collection of Royal Family treasures. In addition to an extensive art collection, the museum displays ceremonial regalia, personal memorabilia, furniture and cultural artefacts accumulated by the Royal Family over the course of its reign.
Kota Tinggi Museum
The Kota Tinggi Museum located in the historical town of Kota Tinggi is managed by the Johor Heritage Foundation. It is home to artefacts, relics, historical facts and anecdotes on past Johor sultanates, capitals and early encounters with the Portuguese, Dutch, Achehnese and other regional powers from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
The Bugis Museum
The Bugis Museum, situated in Pontian, exposes you to the life of the Bugis community. The Bugis are among one of many Malay sub-groups that came from Celebes in Sulawesi and settled here in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Artifacts on display include various household items used by the community.
Sungai Joor ( Johor River) - Archaelogical Findings
Heritage from the historical Johor Malay Sultanate can be seen along Sungai Johor which commences from Bandar Kota Tinggi and ends at Teluk Sengat. Ongoing excavations, conservation and other archaeological research works are being executed along the banks. There are many royal mausoleums and also old historical sites from Johor Lama here. With a river boat ride down Sungai Johor one can see changes wrought through the passage of time.
Royal Mausoleum
The royal burial grounds, the Royal Mausoleum, is situated along Jalan Mahmodiah a short distance from Mahmodiah Village. The architecture is aesthetically pleasing and of a unique design while the surroundings are peaceful and serene.
Pineapple Museum
The Pineapply Museum depicts the growth and development of the pineapple industry in Malaysia. It also has exhibits of the biology of the plant, its cultivation and processing. A special section exhibits the varieties of pineapple found in Malaysia.
Pasir Gudang Kite Museum
The Pasir Gudang Kite Museum displays a collection of traditional kites (also called the ‘wau’) as well as modern kites. It showcases the intricate art of traditional kite-making. Pasir Gudang is where kite enthusiast flock every year for the annual International Kite Festival.
