Kinta Tin Mining Museum
Kinta Tin Mining Museum
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AllanJane_11
Melbourne, Australia459 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We knew tin mining had taken place in northern Malaysia and when we saw there was a museum near Ipoh we booked a guide to take us there.
It was an interesting museum with lots of displays and information. We were pleased to have our guide as he could answer some of our questions.
Really good to learn and understand the history of the area.
It was an interesting museum with lots of displays and information. We were pleased to have our guide as he could answer some of our questions.
Really good to learn and understand the history of the area.
Written 16 September 2024
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SsMm M
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia155 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I did not know much about gravel pump mining before but I learned a lot after visiting this museum. There were many photos and descriptions about the tin mining process.. There were also the actual tools and machinery on display.
I hope the outdoor display items are better maintained. Rather sad to find them broken.
I hope the outdoor display items are better maintained. Rather sad to find them broken.
Written 4 August 2023
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KC O
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia193 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The entrance in RM5 for adult Rm2 for kid.
Not a big venue but worth a visit. A lot of artefacts and specimen is displayed. Its a very very good museum on Tin Mining history considering its run privately ( i think).
There is also also a portion of exhibit of how printing is done in those days.
Not a big venue but worth a visit. A lot of artefacts and specimen is displayed. Its a very very good museum on Tin Mining history considering its run privately ( i think).
There is also also a portion of exhibit of how printing is done in those days.
Written 20 November 2023
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The_Traveler010710
Shah Alam, Malaysia3,109 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
To our surprise, this museum is located next to a petrol station, next to Nasi Kandar restaurant and a supermarket! The authority should relocate it to a more suitable and proper place. It was only a few minutes walk from Grand Kampar Hotel.
There’s many old machine used in the mining industry displayed in the museum. Unfortunately, the outdoor area displaying all these are not properly taken care of! Weeds growing in between the machines, some human statues depicting the mining worker were broken but not replaced or fixed.
I hope the authority will do something to this place in order to preserve the history for the next generation.
There’s many old machine used in the mining industry displayed in the museum. Unfortunately, the outdoor area displaying all these are not properly taken care of! Weeds growing in between the machines, some human statues depicting the mining worker were broken but not replaced or fixed.
I hope the authority will do something to this place in order to preserve the history for the next generation.
Written 2 August 2020
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SanHec
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,302 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Nice short stop for a brief history of Gravel Mining. Admission is free covered an outdoor and indoor(air cond) area with many information about mining and the labour.
A young gentleman at the souvenir counter are very helpful, walking us around and brief us about the mining process and past history.
Very informative and lots of old photos to see. A good stop if you happen in Kampar
A young gentleman at the souvenir counter are very helpful, walking us around and brief us about the mining process and past history.
Very informative and lots of old photos to see. A good stop if you happen in Kampar
Written 20 December 2016
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fishcircle
AURORA52 contributions
Mar 2016 • Business
There are plenty of exhibits including machinery used in tin mining. One can learn the different technology in tin mining in those days. One can also know the wages of miners and the historical price of tin. One can also learn why the tin mining industry disappear in 1980s.
Written 4 April 2016
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Highadventurer
Singapore, Singapore4,963 contributions
Jul 2015
This museum is well located near to the Grand Kampar Hotel and the eateries.
The musuem comprises scaled down model of a palong which does not do justice to the real thing which palong can comprise 10 sluice channels. My dad was a tin miner owner and these displays of the equipment including pumps, separators,tractors, pipes etc. brought back childhood memories.The mannequin of workers including Dulang washers brought back nightmares of mannequins coming alive at night.
the pictorial displays with narrative well document the mining process, structure of the mines, history of Chinese coolies labourers since 1800 that helped to build the Malayan economy. There is also historical facts about tin prices over 300 years etc.
Be prepared to spend 1 to 2 hours to learn about the history of tin mining in Malaya.
This is a DIY museum- there is no museum curator or volunteers to guide you around but the descriptive narrative on wall is good enough for me.
A must visit for all Malaysians to learn about the contribution of tin to the Malayan economy and the contribution of Chinese migrants to the country s early wealth. Enjoy your visit
The musuem comprises scaled down model of a palong which does not do justice to the real thing which palong can comprise 10 sluice channels. My dad was a tin miner owner and these displays of the equipment including pumps, separators,tractors, pipes etc. brought back childhood memories.The mannequin of workers including Dulang washers brought back nightmares of mannequins coming alive at night.
the pictorial displays with narrative well document the mining process, structure of the mines, history of Chinese coolies labourers since 1800 that helped to build the Malayan economy. There is also historical facts about tin prices over 300 years etc.
Be prepared to spend 1 to 2 hours to learn about the history of tin mining in Malaya.
This is a DIY museum- there is no museum curator or volunteers to guide you around but the descriptive narrative on wall is good enough for me.
A must visit for all Malaysians to learn about the contribution of tin to the Malayan economy and the contribution of Chinese migrants to the country s early wealth. Enjoy your visit
Written 8 July 2015
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George F
Penney Farms, FL76 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Considering the history of tin mining in Kampar, we expected more from the Tin Mining Museum. The exhibits were all right but lacked enough explanation for most English speakers to follow. The lighting was poor and there was no a/c.
Written 4 January 2015
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foto_melaka
Melaka, Malaysia548 contributions
May 2014 • Family
The state of Perak is well known for its tin mines and the town of Kampar, where the Kinta Tin Mining Museum is located, is one of the many towns in Perak which came into being thanks to the priceless commodity. Although many of the mines have run out of tin ore, the heydays of the tin mining industry have undoubtedly brought riches to the state.
The museum, which was established by a former tin miner, Tan Sri Hew See Tong, was a perfect platform to educate the public, namely the younger generation, about the tin mining industry. More importantly the various exhibitions will visitors an idea on how tin is extracted from mines.
Apart from the indoor exhibition area, the museum also exhibits several heavy machinery and life-size tin miners in its compound. I was already sweating profusely when I walked into the museum as the mid-day sun was beating down relentlessly. I could only imagine how these tin miners must have felt as they toiled away under the hot sun.
For those not familiar with tin mining and its significance to the state of Perak and Malaysia, the museum is indeed a perfect place to learn more about this industry. It was indeed an eye opening visit for me as my idea of tin mining was only derived from history lesson in school many decades ago.
The museum is definitely worthy of a visit and should be of interest to children as well as adults. It is a fun way to remind and teach people of the heyday of tin mining in Perak and one of Malaysia’s most important industries.
There is only one complain though. There was road signages to direct motorists to the museum. Those not familiar with Kampar may find the search for the museum quite a daunting task.
Admission to the museum is free. The museum opens from 9am to 1pm on weekdays and from 9am to 4pm on weekends and public holidays.
The museum, which was established by a former tin miner, Tan Sri Hew See Tong, was a perfect platform to educate the public, namely the younger generation, about the tin mining industry. More importantly the various exhibitions will visitors an idea on how tin is extracted from mines.
Apart from the indoor exhibition area, the museum also exhibits several heavy machinery and life-size tin miners in its compound. I was already sweating profusely when I walked into the museum as the mid-day sun was beating down relentlessly. I could only imagine how these tin miners must have felt as they toiled away under the hot sun.
For those not familiar with tin mining and its significance to the state of Perak and Malaysia, the museum is indeed a perfect place to learn more about this industry. It was indeed an eye opening visit for me as my idea of tin mining was only derived from history lesson in school many decades ago.
The museum is definitely worthy of a visit and should be of interest to children as well as adults. It is a fun way to remind and teach people of the heyday of tin mining in Perak and one of Malaysia’s most important industries.
There is only one complain though. There was road signages to direct motorists to the museum. Those not familiar with Kampar may find the search for the museum quite a daunting task.
Admission to the museum is free. The museum opens from 9am to 1pm on weekdays and from 9am to 4pm on weekends and public holidays.
Written 1 June 2014
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Winston Chuah
Subang Jaya, Malaysia284 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
I highly recommend a stop here when you're at Kampar. It's located at Bandar Baru Kampar, next to the Econsave department store. There is no dedicated parking but fret not, you can park outside the museum and walk inside. Being a history buff, I was pleasantly surprised how well maintained the museum is.
Entrance tickets are cheap and it is wheelchair friendly. The museum is divided into 2 levels. The ground floor houses exhibits of Malaysia's glorious tin mining days. The second floor houses exhibits of old printing press materials and machinery. All in all, you can easily spend an hour or two here.
Entrance tickets are cheap and it is wheelchair friendly. The museum is divided into 2 levels. The ground floor houses exhibits of Malaysia's glorious tin mining days. The second floor houses exhibits of old printing press materials and machinery. All in all, you can easily spend an hour or two here.
Written 11 February 2019
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The museum is only on one floor and it’s very spacious so you can definitely use a wheelchair inside.
Written 17 November 2018
Cassandra991221
Ipoh, Malaysia
My school is planning to visit the museum.is it ok if 84 students and 4 teachers enter the museum?
Written 29 June 2015
Students will always need to be disciplined and maintain their good behaviors. I'm sure the museum will be delighted to have this many visitors!
Written 30 June 2015
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