点评:Perak Museum, Taiping
A beautiful colonial building that instantly draws you in — and yes, very good air-conditioning, which matters in Taiping.
If you’re specifically looking for Perak’s political or royal history, this isn’t the place. For the story of Perak royalty, head to the Royal Museum in Kuala Kangsar. For town history, the Taiping Town Gallery is a better stop.
Inside, the museum is more thematic than chronological:
Area A is a seasonal exhibition space. It changes regularly — currently featuring a dragon-themed exhibition, which is surprisingly engaging.
Area B focuses on taxidermy from the British era, dating back to the 1880s, when British explorers were documenting wildlife in the Malay Peninsula.
Area C showcases local traditions and cultural practices.
Upstairs shifts the focus to Orang Asli communities and traditional crafts, with a notable section on pottery.
There’s also an outdoor exhibit area, which adds another layer to the visit and complements the indoor galleries well.
Entrance fee: RM2 (locals), RM5 (non-locals).
Overall, not a museum for deep Perak history — but still an interesting, well-curated stop, especially if you appreciate colonial architecture, natural history, and cultural snapshots.
翻译:霹雳博物馆,太平
这座美丽的殖民时期建筑令人一见倾心——而且,空调效果极佳,这在太平可是很重要的。
如果您想了解霹雳州的政治或皇室历史,这里可能不是最佳选择。若想了解霹雳皇室的故事,请前往瓜拉江沙的皇家博物馆。若想了解太平镇的历史,太平镇博物馆则更为合适。
博物馆内部的展品以主题而非时间顺序排列:
A区为季节性展览空间,定期更换展品——目前正在展出以龙为主题的展览,出乎意料地引人入胜。
B区主要展示英国殖民时期的动物标本,其历史可追溯至19世纪80年代,当时英国探险家正在马来半岛记录野生动物。
C区展示当地的传统和文化习俗。
楼上则将重点转向原住民社区和传统工艺,其中陶器展区尤为引人注目。
这里还有一个户外展区,为参观增添了更多乐趣,也与室内展厅相得益彰。
门票:本地居民2令吉,非本地居民5令吉。
总的来说,这里并非一座深入展现霹雳州历史的博物馆,但仍然是一个有趣且精心策划的景点,尤其适合对殖民时期建筑、自然历史和文化风貌感兴趣的游客。