MUSEUM OF ROYAL MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT

Customs Museum was established on 25 August 2006. It was launched by Malacca Chief Minister, YAB Datuk Wira Mohd Ali bin Rustam. It is located at in front of the Malacca River Cruise Terminal at Jalan Merdeka, Banda Hilir. The main objective of this museum is to provide information about the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) roles.

This building was built by the colonial in the early 1890s. The building was constructed in English architecture with rocks and clay covered. This building was used as a customs warehouse to keep merchandise such as ceramics, rice, flour, sugar and spices which imported from China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines.

Those days, during Barter Trade System at Melaka Port, this building was used for import and export activities. Detained and seized goods were also stored in this building. In 1965, the workers moved to a new building and it became a store use by Customs Preventive Division.

In the year 2014, Customs Museum have been visited by 59646 visitors not only Malaysian but also from various countries. For this year from January until 31st July 2015 there were 31, 916 number of visitors have been visited this museum.

Visiting hours: 9.00 am until 5.00 pm (everyday include holidays) Entrance Fees: FREE Address: Royal Malaysian Customs Department Museum Jalan Merdeka, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka. Contact us on: Phone: 06-2833924 Fax : 06-2863923