Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum


The Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum is a museum in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. This unique museum stands out with its aquamarine walls and traditional architecture used to be someone's home – a Peranakan family.

History

Before it was opened as the museum, the building used to be a house of a prominent Peranakan Chinese. The Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum was then opened in October 2012. Collections at the museum is the work of 30 years long of collection.

Architecture

The museum is housed in a heritage house building that represents the Peranakan culture. The house consists of living room, two open-space courtyards, dining room etc.

Exhibitions

The museum displays the furniture and jewellery of the Peranakan culture, ranging from brooches, shoes, porcelain, rings etc. which are influenced by Chinese design and motifs and created by Chinese, Indian and Sri Lankan craftsmen. Besides the various types of jewellery which numbers up to 400, the museum also houses the jewellery making equipment and the lifestyle gallery.

Opening time

The museum opens everyday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on weekdays and to 6 p.m. on weekends.