MARITIME MUSEUM

The Maritime Museum itself is a replica of the 'Flora de La Mar', a Portuguese ship that
sank off the coast of Melaka while on its way to Portugal, carrying loot plundered from
Melaka.

The Maritme Museum is located at Quayside Road near the Melaka River estuary. The
replica is 34 metres high, 36 metres long and 8 metres wide.

The museum houses exhibits, artifacts and documents from the Melaka's golden era as
the Emporium of the East and reveals how political control of Melaka was essential to the
establishment of maritime dominance in the region.

The museum also traces Melaka's trading links from the earliest times through the
colonial era, the Japanese conquest and brief period of Japanese rule, the return of Britain
as the colonial master, the emergence of the independent nation of the Federation of
Malaya and the formation of Malaysia.

The Museum is constructed fter 'Flora De La Mar', the Portuguese ship that sank off the
Coast of Malacca on its way to Portugal. With its hull laden with invaluable treasures
seized from Malacca, the ship was doomed from existence had it not for the efforts to
Malacca's heritage. At the museum, visitor can get a closer look at Malacca from the
famed Malay Sultanate of the 14th century to the Portuguese era, the Dutch era and the
British era. There are exhibits of foreign ships that had once called at the port of Malacca
during the height of its maritime hegemony.

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BABA NYONYA HERITAGE MUSEUM

The 'Straits Chinese', also called the Baba and Nyonya, are Chinese of noble descent who
have adopted much of the Malay culture into theirs. This has been a gradual process
lasting over 400 years since the great Chinese explorer Admiral Cheng Ho first brought
Chinese settlers to Melaka. Over the centuries, the Baba Nyonya have developed a
distinct and highly interesting culture that is unique to Malaysia's west coast, particularly
Melaka.

he 'Straits Chinese', also called the Baba and Nyonya, are Chinese of noble descent who
have adopted much of the Malay culture into theirs. This has been a gradual process
lasting over 400 years since the great Chinese explorer Admiral Cheng Ho first brought
Chinese settlers to Melaka. Over the centuries, the Baba Nyonya have developed a
distinct and highly interesting culture that is unique to Malaysia's west coast, particularly
Melaka.

The public can now view the historical artefacts unique to this heritage at a captivating
private museum run by the Babas and Nyonyas of Melaka. Within the walls of this
heritage building, you can learn everything there is to know about this unique culture.
PORTUGUESE SQUARE

his square is also known as 'Mini Lisbon'. Located within the Portuguese Settlement, the
square is the centre of Portuguese culture in Melaka and in Malaysia.

The small kampung, or village, around the square is the heart of Melaka's Eurasian
community, descended from marriages that took place between colonial Portuguese and
Malays some 400 years ago.

There are occasional performances of Portuguese dances and music. There is a bulletin
board at the square that lists upcoming cultural events. But even on days when there is no
performance, the square is a delightful place to go to for a meal and a drink and view the
sunset over the Straits of Melaka.
Water park

A'Famosa Water World which occupies a land area of 20 acres is the only water theme
park of its kind in the southern region of this country and comprises of slides and pools of
every kind. The park has lots of interesting and unique features such as choices of water
slides - all designed to suit even the most sophisticated water enthusiasts.

Kids will find the Arabian Village and Kid's Adventure Pool an exciting adventure. For
those looking for excitement, take up the challenge by trying out our Seven Storey High
Speed Slide. Feel the adrenaline rush through your head as you slide down. Less daring
souls can try out the Wave Pool, Family Raft Ride and the longest Lazy River in the
world.

As every facility in the park meets safety levels of international standards, visitors can
enjoy the fun with a peace of mind.