Which museums are open on Monday in Melaka?
Quick answer
1 of the 5 Melaka museums we cover open on Mondays, including Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum. 4 close on Mondays, including Stadthuys History and Ethnography Museum, Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum, Melaka Maritime Museum. World Museum Guide lists every museum's Monday status and hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site.
Visitor information last reviewed 25 September 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Monday opening at Melaka museums
| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum | Open | Monday and Wednesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| Stadthuys History and Ethnography Museum | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, last entry 4:30 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Melaka Maritime Museum | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| People's Museum Melaka | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Mondays) |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-09-25. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Melaka closed on Mondays?
Some are. Stadthuys History and Ethnography Museum, Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum, Melaka Maritime Museum, People's Museum Melaka close on Mondays, while Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum stay open.
Do Monday hours change on public holidays?
Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.