Sultan Abu Bakar Museum

The Sultan Abu Bakar Museum is a history museum located in Pekan, the royal town of Pahang, Malaysia. Housed in a former British Resident's residence built in 1929 on the banks of the Pahang River, it was officially opened as a museum on 21 October 1976. The museum displays artefacts related to the Pahang Sultanate, including royal regalia, ceramics, archaeological finds and cultural exhibits illustrating the state's heritage and history.

Visitors can expect a two-storey colonial-era building set in landscaped grounds near the Pahang River in central Pekan. Inside, galleries display royal collections, traditional costumes, weaponry, ceramics, archaeological artefacts and photographs documenting Pahang's history and sultanate. The building retains colonial architectural features with verandas and timber details. Visitors can explore indoor exhibition halls, outdoor grounds and curated displays at a relaxed pace.

The building was constructed in 1929 as the official residence of the British Resident of Pahang. It later served as the palace known as Istana Kota Beram for the Sultan of Pahang. On 21 October 1976, it was officially opened as a museum by Sultan Ahmad Shah and named after Sultan Abu Bakar (reigned 1863-1914), the modern founder of Pahang. It preserves and presents the history of the Pahang Sultanate and the royal town of Pekan.

The museum serves as the principal repository for Pahang's royal and cultural heritage, showcasing traditional Malay customs, royal ceremonies, textiles, weaponry and ceramics that reflect the cultural identity of Pahang and its sultanate. It is a key cultural institution in Pekan, the royal capital of Pahang.