Sultan Abu Bakar Museum, Pekan

Muzium Sultan Abu Bakar, Pekan (30 December, 2006)


Sultan Abu Bakar Museum is a museum in Pekan, Pahang. The building faces Jalan Sultan Ahmad, looking towards Sungai Pahang. The museum provides an insight into the history of the Pahang royal house. The building that houses the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum originally housed the official residence of the British Resident of Pahang. During the Japanese Occupation, it was taken over by the Japanese troops to be used as an army barracks. Later on, it was also used as the official palace of Sultan Abu Bakar, who reigned from 1932 until 1974.

The Sultan Abu Bakar Museum was opened on 21 October, 1976, by the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah, and was named in memory of his father.

360° View of Sultan Abu Bakar Museum on Google Maps Street View

Visitor Information

Sultan Abu Bakar Museum
Jalan Sultan Ahmad
26600 Pekan, Pahang
Phone: 09 422 1371, 09 422 1452

Opening Hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Tuesdays - Thursdays; Saturdays, Sundays)
9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Fridays)
Closed on Mondays

Entrance Fees
RM5 for visitors from outside Pahang, RM4 for visitors from Pahang
Free entry for students and children aged 12 and below

Sultan Abu Bakar Museum is on the map of Pekan

List of Museums in Malaysia

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