The heritage centre of the Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) is located in a mock Tudor building dating from 1925. In the garden is a bamboo but built by Orang Ash of the Temiar community and a restored Malay timber house known as the Rumah Penghulu. This was formerly the residence of a local headman in Kedah. It is beautifully decorated throughout with intricate carvings and has been furnished to reflect a house in the early Thirties with some wedding accoutrements. A guided tour and viewing of a video documentary on the restoration is available. The centre hosts regular exhibitions with a heritage theme and has a gift shop and reference library.
Open: 10am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) except public holidays.