A tour of the town will not be complete without a visit to the State Museum which houses a rich collection of historical items. The museum, located at Jalan Sultan Ahmad, Pekan has valuable antique pieces such a large quantity of glassware and ceramics from ancient China. Other articles pertaining to natural history, archaeology, ethology and royalty are on display.
The history of Pahang, especially that of its ancients kings is well-documented in this museum. The museum building is the old residence of the first British Resident in Pahang, dating to the 1880’s. Since then it was used as the Japanese Army HQ during the Japanese occupation, and then as the official Istana of the late Sultan Abu Bakar.
Facilities
Restaurant (about 1 kilometers from the museum)
Car park (free)
Public transportation from Kuantan to Pekan
Public toilet (opposite the museum)
How To Get There
By Road
» Served by bus (Bee Huat & Rahmat Alam Company)
Bus Fare : RM6.20
» Served by taxi
Taxi Fare : RM30
ADMISSION FEES
» RM 1.00 per person – 12 years old and above
» Student with school uniform – Free admission
OPENING HOURS
» Open daily except Monday
VISITING HOURS
» Tuesdays – Sundays : 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
» Friday : 9.00 am to 12.15 pm & 2.45 pm to 5.00 pm
» Close : Mondays, Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Hari Raya Aidiladha
Address & Contact Information
SULTAN ABU BAKAR MUSEUM
Bandar Di Raja Pekan
40000 Pekan
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609-422 1371
Fax: 609-422 1572
