GOPENG MUSEUM

I have read about the setting up of the Gopeng Museum in the newspapers somewhere in May 2009 and told myself that I would make it a point to visit it one fine day.  That one fine day happened to be today.  Since I am having a one week break from school, I brought my mum and aunt along.

I am no history buff but this particular museum had a special meaning for me because I am one of the many descendants of former Gopeng residents.  My forefathers once lived in this town.

According to Mr Phang who so graciously received us eventhough the museum was not open on Thursday, the idea for the thematic museum was mooted by a group of friends who decided to start a permanent exhibition about the former tin mining town of Gopeng. Hence you see in the picture, "No tin, no Gopeng".

I am pictured with Mr S.K. Phang AMN, a retired teacher who volunteers his time and service at the museum.  He was showing me two very ancient irons which were exhibits at the museum.  The exhibits were either donated or on loan to the museum.  Mr Phang also wrote a booklet on the History of Gopeng which is available for purchase at the museum. 

My mum looking at the antiques.

Some of the exhibits on display for the antique clock exhibition which ended on 16 March, 2010.

More antique clocks

An antique camera

This was used for the rubber industry

My greatgrandfather's name is underlined in the first generation leaders of Gopeng.

The historical facts about Gopeng were prepared by Mr Phang

I think my mum and aunt went along for the ride as they just browsed at the things.  They are not into history either.  Take them to a nursery and they'd take hours looking at the flowers and plants there.  Anyway, they appeared to have enjoyed the trip to the museum and also the chat with the curator, Mr Phang.