State Museum

A tour of the town will not be complete without a visit to the State Museum which houses a rich collection of historical items. The museum, located at Jalan Sultan Ahmad, Pekan has valuable antique pieces such as a large quantity of glass ware and ceramics from ancient China. The old history of Pahang, especially that of its ancient kings is well-documented in this museum. Much of the museum is dedicated to the lives of the Pahang royal family. It set in the shady garden a mini zoo, the sultan's old Cadillac, a traditional kampung house and a houseboat once used on the river.