Maritime Museum (Flor de la Mar)
Muzium Samudera
A scale replica of the Portuguese galleon Flor de la Mar, telling the story of Melaka as a hub of maritime trade.
The most eye-catching feature of the Maritime Museum is a replica of the Portuguese galleon Flor de la Mar, about 34 metres long. The original ship was laden with plundered treasure after the Portuguese captured Melaka in 1511, and it sank near Sumatra on the return voyage. Visitors can board the ship and view exhibits in its hold on the maritime trade of the Melaka Sultanate and the Portuguese, Dutch and British periods. There is also a naval gallery nearby. Entry costs about RM 20. The museum is on Jalan Merdeka at the mouth of the Melaka River, next to the revolving tower and a 5-minute walk from the Red Square.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–17:00 (closed during Friday noon prayers)
Nearby sights
- Menara Taming Sari
- St. Paul's Church
- A Famosa (Porta de Santiago)
- Dutch Square (Stadthuys)
- Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Heeren Street (Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock)
- Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
- Cheng Ho Cultural Museum