11.2 – Support of arts and heritage

11.2.3 – Public access to museums

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) safeguards a wealth of national and academic treasures through its 18 diverse museums and galleries. These spaces, open to the public, showcase a range of cultural, scientific, and historical themes. From the Museum of Asian Art, which highlights regional artifacts, to the Geological and Biodiversity Museums, which celebrate the natural world, UKM offers a comprehensive cultural experience. The university is also dedicated to preserving the Malay language and culture, with dedicated spaces showcasing the rich history and evolution of these traditions.

Tuanku Chancellor Gallery

The Tuanku Chancellor Gallery is another landmark on the beautiful campus. This gallery is a recording of the history of the establishment, development and excellence of the University for a period of three centuries. Since its establishment on 18 May 1970, every day that passes is history for UKM which has succeeded through various obstacles and challenges in its efforts to stand as a center of excellence in knowledge.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/muzium/galeri-tuanku-canselor/

Academic Heritage Museum 

The filling and layout of the Academic Heritage Museum collection are made by the institute’s memory concept for a higher education center which is a park of knowledge and information. To create a harmonious and cheerful museum atmosphere, the combination of yellow, brown and golden colors is the main choice. The collection on display at the museum includes posters, photographs, artefacts, research results, a collection of professors’ inaugural lectures, publications, medals, certificates of appreciation, awards and recognition.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/muzium

1. Lithograph, Caricature, and Manuscript Gallery, FSSK

This gallery displays collection that are never been cataloged by any research institutions. Lithographs, caricatures, and manuscripts are the main exhibits and they are important for understanding a country’s history and heritage. The lithographs in the gallery are the works of colonial artists invited by the Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French colonial governments to record the historical events that occurred in the Malay world. Among the subjects of the artworks are events, Malay society and culture, and the tropical flora and fauna found on the Malay Peninsula.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/sphea/en/about-us/facilities/lithograph-caricature-and-manuscript-gallery/

2. Malay Fashion Center, FSSK

Malay Fashion Center is a mini museum that exhibits traditional Malay fashion or clothing. This hall is used for teaching and learning sessions for students at Bitara Melayu.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/ppbkkm/muzium-seni-warisan/

3. The Geological Museum, FST

The Geological Museum was launched in 1990. Since the establishment of the Geological Department in conjunction with the establishment of UKM itself in 1970, efforts to develop this museum took time to complete, especially the collection of local mineral, rock and fossil samples. To date, the total number of samples collected is over 7000 samples covering the Geological Museum, Geological Gallery and Rock Archives. 

Source: https://www.ukm.my/msa/en/repository/geology/introduction-geology/

4. Malaysian National University Zoological Museum, FST 

The zoological museum has a diverse and unique collection of specimens of marine life, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. These specimens have been preserved since the 80s and there are also several specimens from the 70s, where these specimens are preserved using several curing methods such as curing methods in formalin and alcohol solutions of ethanol, taxidermy, bone and diaphanized. 

Source: https://www.ukm.my/msa/en/repository/zoology/introduction-zoology/

5. Seed Bank of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKMSB), FST

The UKMSB is one of the units under the Natural History Museum, Faculty of Technology Science. This unit serves as a conservation center and preservation of plant genetic resources such as paddy, fruits and vegetables in particular used in research in UKM. This unit keeps various types of crop access including traditional varieties, wild varieties, modern cultivars and biakasonic droplets. To date, for paddy crops alone, UKMSB has more than 100 traditional varieties, 50 modern cultivars, and more than 600 droplets. Additionally, UKMSB also has over 25 chilli accesses, 30 salad access, 30 access tails, 10 nut access, and various vegetable access and other fruits. These accessories are obtained through research activities, fieldwork and seed sharing with individuals/research institutions/education from within and outside the country.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/msa/en/repository/seed-bank/introduction-seed-bank/

6. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Herbarium (UKMB), FST

The UKMB is located at the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), is part of UKM’s facility center used in teaching, education and research. The UKMB Herbarium has received visits from students, lecturers and researchers from various domestic and foreign institutions.

7. Center for Insect Systematics (CIS), FST

The CIS of UKM is one of its kind in Southeast Asia. CIS is also one of the UKM’s centres of excellence. CIS was established in 1993 following the Agenda 21 of the Rio Declaration. Since its inception, the centre has a collection of over 100,000 specimens, of which >120 are type specimens. CIS has its world-circulated journal SERANGGA, which is dedicated to the publication of research findings in insect systematics and diversity, particularly in Southeast Asia as well as other parts of the world.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/cis/about-cis/

8. FKAB Gallery

A gallery that serves to increase understanding of the history of UKM’s Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment as well as increase awareness of the diversity of the faculty’s activities and achievements.

Source: www.ukm.my/jurutera

9. Tun Fatimah Hashim Gallery

The Tun Fatimah Hashim Gallery was established at UKM to appreciate the services and contributions of a female national leader – Tun Fatimah Hashim. Tun Fatimah Hashim is the first woman appointed as a Minister in the Malaysian Cabinet. He held the portfolio of Minister of General Welfare from 20 May 1969 to the end of February 1973. Tun Fatimah Hashim has contributed a lot in an effort to fight for women’s rights in Malaysia through the UMNO Mothers’ Movement and the National Council of the Malaysian Women’s Organization (NCWO). This gallery displays Tun Fatimah Hashim’s personal collection, documentation and research materials about Tun Fatimah Hashim in an effort to preserve her treasures.

Source:  http://www.ukm.my/women/galeri-tun-fatimah-hashim

10. Anatomy and Pathology Museum, Cheras Campus

The Anatomy Museum is located on the 3rd floor of the Preclinical Building, PPUKM. This museum was established as one of the department’s efforts to diversify teaching methods in addition to fostering self-learning. Among the collection of specimens on display is a collection of plastination and jar specimens. To facilitate learning, specimens are displayed according to the body system starting from the body system as a whole, hands, feet, respiratory system, urinary system, endocrine system, reproductive system, cardiovascular system, thorax, abdomen and others. Some of the jar specimens are also colored and labeled to make it easier for students to identify the parts involved.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/anatomifper/muzium-anatomi/

11. Parasitology & Entomology Gallery

The Entomology Laboratory conducts research based on entomological samples which are divided into Medical Entomology and Forensic Entomology. The laboratory is equipped with specialized equipment and chemicals for entomological research and slide preparation. Apart from that, this laboratory is also a laboratory for preparing equipment for entomology fieldwork. All materials and equipment for entomology fieldwork can be found in this laboratory.

12. Physiology Gallery

The Department of Physiology was established in 1970 with the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. At the beginning of its establishment, the Department of Physiology was located at Jalan Dr. Latif, Kuala Lumpur. When the permanent faculty building was completed in 1978, the Department of Physiology was located on the 4th floor, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur. In July 2014, the Department of Physiology was moved to the Pre-Clinical Building at Chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital, UKM Medical Center, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The administration section is on the 18th Floor, while the laboratory & research section is on the 9th Floor.

13. Langkawi Research Center Gallery

The Langkawi Research Center (PPL) is located at Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Campus, Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Langkawi Research Center is a focused center under UKM’s Institute of Environment and Development (LESTARI), responsible for carrying out research and academic services related to integrated heritage conservation and geopark development.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/ppl/en

14. Sheikh Othman Sarawak Gallery

The Sheikh Othman Sarawak Gallery is situated within the Faculty of Islamic Studies, UKM. This gallery commemorates the legacy and contributions of Sheikh Othman, a prominent figure in the Sarawak Islamic community, and highlights the Islamic historical and cultural heritage of Sarawak. The gallery showcases artifacts and exhibits that provide insights into the Islamic history of the region, emphasizing Sheikh Othman’s impact on local religious and socio-cultural life.

Source: https://www.ukm.my/kursisos

15. Tun Ahmad Sarji Collection

UKM Pro-Chancellor Tun Ahmad Sarji handed over his personal collection to UKM for the storage and reference of the public. That personal collection consists of letters, minutes of meetings, gifts, historic photographs, posters and CDs he received during his service with the Government and the corporate sector. Tun Ahmad Sarji said he chose to place his collections at UKM because the university is an institution that appreciates the legacy.

16. ATMA Rare Collection

ATMA Rare Collection is a Malay collection from the entire archipelago and the Malay-Polynesian world including the Malay Collection of Sri Lanka, South Africa, Surinam Malay Language Collection and rare materials in the Dutch language (information related to the Malay language and society in the 16th century).

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