Darul Ridzuan Museum
Muzium Darul Ridzuan
A state museum housed in a 1926 mansion of a tin-mining tycoon, showcasing the history of tin mining in Perak and the development of Ipoh.
The museum was originally a two-storey colonial-style villa belonging to Malay tin-mining magnate Foo Choong Kit. It was later converted into the Perak State Museum. Its exhibits cover Perak's tin-mining history, mining tools, old photographs of the city and local forestry resources, and the outdoor lawn displays old mining equipment. The collection is modest, but admission is free (check on site). It is a good place to learn about Ipoh's background as the “Tin City.” It may be closed on Mondays. It is about 1.5 km from Old Town, a 5-minute taxi ride away.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Ipoh Old Town
- Ipoh Town Hall & Old Post Office
- Birch Memorial Clock Tower
- Kong Heng & Kong Heng Square
- Concubine Lane
- Han Chin Pet Soo
- Ipoh Railway Station
- Sin Yoon Loong & Nam Heong White Coffee