Located along Jalan Museum, the Perak Museum was built in 1883. The country oldest museum has displays on zoology, pre-history, economy and ethnology. It contains an impressive collection of archaeological treasures like ancient weapons, aboriginal implements and ornaments that reflect Perak rich historical heritage.

The museum was started in 1883 at the suggestion of Sir Hugh Low, the British Resident of Perak, who initially allotted two rooms in a government building for the exhibits.

Presently, only the herbarium section has changed or rather moved to the National Museum, while the rest remain intact with new additional items. The dominating sight as one enters the museum is the throne of the late Sultan of Perak.

The Perak Museum is an excellent place to go if one wants to have an in-depth study into Perak's past and achievements or if you just love to be in the ambiance of the place where you will feel history surrounding you.