'3D Graveyard', heritage food exhibit among Shah Alam museum reopening highlights


The Sultan Alam Shah Museum, Selangor's state museum in Shah Alam, is set to reopen next month. Photo: Filepic/The Star

The Sultan Alam Shah Museum in Section 14, Shah Alam, Selangor is poised to make a comeback this February, after a four-year closure for upgrades. Its reopening coincides with the school holidays and Visit Selangor Year 2025, setting the stage for a cultural highlight in the state’s tourism agenda.

The revitalised museum, also known as the State Museum, is set to unveil a range of new attractions designed to captivate visitors. Highlights include a nostalgic 1960s-era food stall exhibition and an immersive three-dimensional (3D) graveyard experience. These exciting additions are projected to attract 100,000 visitors in 2025 alone.

“The 3D graveyard will be one of our standout features,” said Datuk Borhan Aman Shah, State Housing and Culture Committee chairman, in a Bernama interview.

“With immersive lighting and sound effects, it promises to transport visitors into another dimension.”

He also highlighted the 1960s-era (food) stall exhibit, which showcases the heritage of food and culture from that era, offering visitors a deeper connection to Selangor’s community history.

A new QR code system will modernise the museum, offering visitors easy access to detailed exhibit information for an enhanced experience.

Closed since 2019, the museum has undergone extensive renovations, including updates to its history, customs and culture, and nature galleries, ensuring its legacy as a hub of knowledge and cultural preservation.

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