Maritime Museum in Melaka….a giant ship in town…

I had an assignment to Melacca last Tuesday…On my way to the Melacca’s town, I saw a giant ship just beside the main road. The ship is similar with the ship I used to see in “Pirate of the Carribean” movie…heheh…but, it’s not a movie set…It is actually a museum.

After I finished my assignment, I had an opportunity to visit the GIANT SHIP, that is the MARITIME MUSEUM in Melacca. The giant ship is used a s a replica to show that many ships used to land in Melacca Strait to do their business.

In other word, Malacca used to be a commercial centre for merchants around the world. If you don’t believe me...you can check in the history book...I was impressed with the unique design and architecture of the ship…It looks like a real ship....

Inside the ship, you can see a lot of historical artifacts being exhibited for viewers. Among my favourite is the treasure box…I wonder what’s inside…heheh…

You can also read many historical stories about commercial activities held in Melacca along time ago. It’s very interesting…I spent around 30 minutes to explore things inside the ship…

Since the Maritime Museum is located in front the Craft Centre, you can visit the craft centre after visited the museum.

At the Craft Centre, you can buy souvenirs, foods, etc. Most of souvenirs here are hand-made. It shows the creativity and art of Melaccan...You can choose from begs, accessories, shirts, pants, etc. For food lovers, you can buy Cencaluk, which is a very popular food in Melacca, and also Belacan (shrimp paste). Others includes tits-bits...snack (keropok, kerepek), dodol daun melaka...

You can visit this website for more info http://www.virtualmuseummelaka.com/