Perak Royal Museum
Muzium Diraja Perak | |
Facade of Perak Royal Museum at off Jalan Istana | |
Location within Perak Perak Royal Museum (Malaysia) | |
| Former name | Palace of Memories (Istana Kenangan), Valley Palace (Istana Lembah), Istana Tepas |
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| Established | 1926 as palace November 16, 1986 as museum |
| Location | Off Jalan Istana, Kuala Kangsar, Kuala Kangsar District, Perak, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 4°45′37″N 100°57′21″E / 4.7603°N 100.9557°E |
The Istana Kenangan (Jawi script: ايستان كنڠن; Remembrance Palace) which today houses the Perak Royal Museum, was a royal residence in Kuala Kangsar in Perak, Malaysia.[1]
History
It was built in 1926 for Sultan Iskandar Shah by the Malay carpenter Enci Sepian from Bukit Mertajam, with the assistance of his sons Zainal Abidin and Ismail.[2] The palace was previously known as the Valley Palace due to its location.[2] The palace had been the official residence between 1931 and 1933.[2][3] However, upon completion of Istana Iskandariah, the Istana Kenangan was used to host royal receptions and where the palace guests stayed.
Architecture
It is two storeys high with the top floor consisting of the bedchamber, family bedrooms and a dining hall. The ground floor was once used as the official royal office where its original floor was made out of solid wood. The wooden floor however had been replaced by marble.
See also
Reference
- ^ Aziz, Aida (2023-07-03). "Let's dive into the uniqueness of the 'Istana Kenangan: Between taps, pegs and mortise' exhibition". Ipoh Echo. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ^ a b c "What to see in Kuala Kangsar, a royal town full of varied marvels". The Star. 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ^ Khairi, Muhamad Lokman (2023-01-16). "Kenang-kenangan Kuala Kangsar". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
Further reading
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110721054747/http://sultan.perak.gov.my/english/istana_kenangan.htm Sultanate of Perak | Istana Kenangan