Royal Malaysian Navy Museum — Attraction in Malacca

The Royal Malaysian Navy Museum (TLDM) or Muzium Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia in Malay is located opposite the Museum of the Ocean (replica of Flor De La Mar Ship) in Melaka, Malaysia. The museum, originally located at the TLDM base in Lumut, has now been transferred to Melaka so more visitors can visit it to obtain information on the roles and contributions and activities carried out by the RMN. The museum was opened to the public on October 28, 1995. The museum features pictures of Commander-in-Chief, medals, ranks, weapons tools, uniforms, communication equipment, security equipment and symbols used in navigation. Also demonstrated were the development activities of the Malaysian Navy. On the outside of the museum there is a "KD Sri Terengganu EX" ship and some of the firearms supplied on the ship. The establishment Objectives are to to inform the public of the roles, contributions, weapons and equipment activities that have been and are being used by the Royal Malaysian Navy in monitoring the safety of Malaysian waters. As the knowledge center and the historical documentation center of the establishment, the progress and activities of RMN to date. The place attract thousands of tourist around the world because of...

📍 Muzium Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM)

-To enter, you only need to use the same ticket that you pay for the Muzium Samudera entry.

-Showcases a fascinating collection of naval artifacts, including ships and equipment.

-Informative exhibits about Malaysia’s naval history.

-Free or low-cost entry makes it very accessible.

-Located near other attractions, easy to include in a Malacca trip.

📝 A great spot to learn about Malaysia’s naval heritage, especially for history enthusiasts. With some updates and interactive elements, it would attract even...

I've visited this museum a decade ago. Back then the impression I got was this place was just a dumping ground of old navy equipment. I was fortunate back then the patrol boat was visitable. Today it's off limits. On my second visit, I find the museum has definitely improved. There is a Wasp helicopter and many more ship models now. But I do want to highlight that the showcase of knots is rife with wrong names and lack of attention to details. For example the famous clove hitch is mislabeled as...