点评:We were interested in the history of Melaka especially the various European cultures sailing here and trading over the years. This ship museum looked promising.
(We didn't go to the nearby Flora and Fauna Museum nor the Malaysian Naval Museum whose entry was included with this ticket).
What we found was some good information but not displayed in an easy-to-follow chronological and logical manner and in fact some exhibits didn't have dates nor descriptions. The various information panels were arranged on sheets of canvas to resemble galleon sails - interesting and creative. But in several cases mould or rusty streaks- caused by dripping air-conditioning and high humidity -made the panels really difficult to read . This was disappointing. Also I'd have loved to see more graphics of life in Melaka showing interaction of locals with sailing traders and maps showing where these ships had travelled from and to.
It was interesting to read about the local officials and their roles.
The whole display generally looked tired, lacking and ready for a refresh. But I think it was good to go aboard this ship and be impressed by the fortitude of the traders and sailors and the efforts involved. They were certainly brave and adventurous.
翻译:我们对马六甲的历史很感兴趣,尤其是多年来在此航行并进行贸易的各类欧洲文化。这座船舶博物馆看起来很有潜力。
(我们并没有去附近的动植物博物馆以及马来西亚海军博物馆,不过这两处的门票也包含在这张通票中。)
我们确实获取到了一些有价值的信息,但这些信息并未以按时间顺序且逻辑清晰的方式呈现;事实上,有些展品甚至既没有标注日期,也没有任何说明。这些信息牌被固定在帆布上,外形酷似大帆船的船帆——这一设计既有趣又富有创意。不过,由于空调滴水以及湿度过高,不少信息牌上出现了霉斑或锈迹,导致文字难以辨认,实在令人遗憾。另外,我原本希望看到更多描绘马六甲生活的图文资料,比如当地人与航海商人互动的场景,以及显示这些船只往返航线的地图。阅读有关当地官员及其职责的内容挺有趣的。
整个展览看起来有些陈旧、内容单薄,急需更新。不过,能够登上这艘船并钦佩那些商人和水手们的坚韧毅力以及他们所付出的努力,我觉得还是很值得的。他们确实勇敢且富有冒险精神。