Gopeng Museum Receives Recognition
The Gopeng Museum, which opened its doors to the public in April 2008, has been officially recognised as a museum. It has received its certificate from the Registrar of Societies.
Mr Bernard Yaw, the Chairman of the Gopeng Museum Management Society, when contacted stated that the museum had to undergo scrutiny by the State Museum office before the certificate could be issued.
According to Bernard they initially named it ‘Gopeng History Centre’, but after taking into consideration the 30 years spent collecting artefacts about the old mining town dating back over a period of 150 years, they felt it is qualified to be known as a museum.
“Obviously I am very glad that our society has received official recognition as a museum. Our Secretary Mr S.K. Phang has devoted a lot of time collecting and preserving the historical items about Gopeng for future generations”, said Bernard.
The Gopeng Museum is located at 28 Eu Kong Street, Gopeng. Since it started in April 2008 an estimated 20,000 visitors has walked through its doors.
JAG
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Wow!! I didn’t know that Gopeng has a museum.
Congratulations, Bernard! It’s great for Gopeng to have its own museum, all the best to everyone there!