Museums are going outdoors for a week in Melaka

The museums are heading outdoors to Melaka for the national-level celebration of International Museum Day. Photo: The Star/IZZRAFIQ ALIAS

International Museum Day may be celebrated on May 18 around the world, but this year in Malaysia, it will be a week-long celebration this month in Melaka.

Happening from July 21 to 29 at the Proclamation of Independence Memorial compound in Bandar Hilir, the national-level celebration will see a host of activities and exhibitions taking place in the Unesco World Heritage City.