Lukut Museum Traditional Cache

The Lukut Museum was built by the Department of  Museums Malaysia in collaboration with the Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus government to disseminate information on the tin mining history of Lukut. It also traces back the glorious history of Lukut and its prominent individuals related to the nation’s history for the knowledge of the future generations.

 

Fort Lukut on the other hand showcase the important elements of the relationship between the miners in Lukut and the local political scenario surrounding it as a defensive structure signifying the uniqueness of the Malay civilaisation’s architecture. The construction of this museum began end of 1997 and was officially opened on 9th April 1999.

 

This exhibition presents the history of Lukut from the early nineteent century to the time it was established at a district of Sungai Ujong (Negeri Sembilan) in 1880. The area around Lukut was first settled by Raja Busu who is a member of the Selangor Royalty. He started the tin mining activities there. Subsequently Lukut became famous as a tin mining centre and left a firm legacy of political and economic system of that era.

 

Apart from Raja Busu, the Lukut Fort gave rise to other legendary figures such as Raja Jaafar, Raja Jumaat and Raja Bot who graced the glorious history of Lukut. It's also seeks to preserve the legacy of Lukut Fort, which has now been gazetted as a historical monument under the care of Department of Museums Malaysia. 

 

 

 

Monday - Sunday: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Closed on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and first day of Hari Raya Aidiladha.

 

 

 

The geocache is a small container with a log that is hidden at GZ. Do bring your own pen to log as there is no pen in this geocache.

 

Appreciation

Congratulations to Marjakuva for the FTF

Thanks to Timke48, Wandelsloefke, and Duriandodol for the Favourite Points given. Much Appreciated.