Port Dickson: the Army Museum

Port Dickson is good for a quick drive for a weekend at the beach, some spa relaxation or simply, to discover new hiking trails. It is not a surprise that we keep going there. This time we picked another one of the Port Dickson attractions, the Army Museum.

The Army Museum is located right next to the Sri Rusa military base, a short distance from Port Dickson town. The Malaysian Royal Armed Forces manage the museum. The place houses information on military achievements, memorabilia, uniforms and weapons and covers decades of history.

Four different galleries

There are two blocks of buildings housing four galleries each, taking visitors from era to era. One of the galleries is dedicated to the era of the Melaka Sultanate, providing a nice overview of how life must have been in the ancient empire. Another gallery tells the tale of British Malaya, and the various local heroes and freedom fighters that had put up resistance to the colonial rulers throughout their time in the power. Other galleries tell about the time of the formation of the Malay army, the time of the Japanese occupation and the communist insurgency.

Underground tunnel

For those seeking an adventure, there is also a replica of the underground tunnel in Betong, Thailand. This was used by the members of the Malayan Communist Party (1968), although this one is a lot shorter at 142m. You take a staircase underground and enter a dark tunnel. Here you find a communist sentry, mock surgery room, mock operations room and ammunition store. This was truly a highlight for me, as I am fascinated with the communist insurgence and going down the tunnel was quite a moment!

We really enjoyed the morning at the museum and it was a great introduction to Malaysian history for the children. It is one of the better Port Dickson attractions!

Army Museum in Port Dickson:

Kem Sri Rusa 71050 Port Dickson Negeri Sembilan
Opening time : 10:00am – 5:00pm from Wednesday – Sunday
Entrance Fee : FREE
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