Objectives

1. To carry out works in collecting, conserving and preserving the nation's history, culture and nature.
2. To disseminate knowledge through activities like exhibitions, educational programmes and museum development.

This department is responsible for preserving, conserving and disseminating knowledge on the country’s historical, cultural and natural heritage. This is in order to create awareness on the country’s rich heritage of history, multiracial cultures and natural environment. Our aim is to create a harmonious society with high moral standards and to assist the government in promoting and developing the tourism industry.

Directions

1. To update and complete data on existing collections.
2. To provide a fully-equipped repository and conservation laboratory.
3. To produce authoritative research.
4. To provide human capital trained in the field of museology.
5. To organise interesting exhibitions.
6. To become a leading museum institution.

Functions

1. To research, collect, and preserve the nation's historical, cultural, and natural heritage.
2. To oversee museums under federal administration and offer expertise and guidance to state museums, government departments, and private museums.
3. To document the department’s collections and publish research findings.
4. To disseminate knowledge and information through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, seminars, forums, conferences, and guided gallery tours.

Main Services

1. Collection management
2. Research
3. Knowledge dissemination through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, seminars, forums and conferences, as well as guided tour of galleries.
4. Conservation