What else is there to do in Melaka besides eat and walk along Jonker, you ask? If you're looking for something more on the artsy fartsy side of things, Melaka is a haven for beautiful colonial architecture, street art, and creative inspiration in general. Check out the list below!

Hunt for street art

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Sure, you've found and taken a photo with the bright, colourful motifs along the riverbank. But have you found the little kancil hiding in a plant (pictured above), or the one of a lively looking bowl of noodles? Much like Penang, the colonial architecture and amazing talent by street artists have resulted in Melaka's quaint streets taking on a quirky and artistic character. See more fantastic street art to hunt for in Melaka here!

Learn to make and paint ceramics

Enjoy making things with your hands? This one's for you! Depending on how much time you have, you can choose to paint any of the ready made figures, or sign up for a personal workshop to learn the basics of ceramic pottery. The ceramic pieces range from cute animals smaller than a palm, to large, functional vases and decorative items. Just take your pick, paint it with the paints provided, and then leave your artwork there to dry and be glazed.

Address: Fun Ceramics House, No. 36-A, Jalan Tun Perak, Kampung Enam, 75300 Melaka

Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM on Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11:00AM - 5:00PM on Sundays, closed on Mondays

Contact: +606 282 1391

Website: www.facebook.com/funceramicshouse

Go gallery hopping

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Discover gorgeous batik paintings at the G.M. Choo Batik Art Gallery. Lovely artworks of authentic hand drawn silk batik paintings and oil paintings are available for admiration and sale. You could even join a batik painting class conducted by the experts themselves. However, don't limit yourself to just traditional art galleries! Did you know there's a 3D Jonker Walk Art Gallery, Upside Down House and a Melaka 3D Art Museum? Put on some comfy shoes and get to it!

Pick up a new creative skill

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Krate dubs itself as a space for creatives, no matter if you're interested in theatre, music, arts, design, photography, craft, or performance. They offer creative event services within their space, as well as host workshops from time to time. Stay tuned to their Facebook page to see what's coming up next! In the past, there have been workshops for paper flowers, watercolour florals, speech and drama for kids, comic drawing, and soap making for kids, to name a few.

Address: Krate, Jalan Delima 12, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka

Contact: +6014 383 6113

Website: www.facebook.com/krate.my

Art jam

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Have you tried art jamming? Art jam is where a group of people – it could be people you know or strangers – share a space and create art individually, yet together. Some art jam studios in Malaysia have painting themed nights where all participants work to recreate the same painting. I art jamming in Melaka is different. All painters are encouraged to paint whatever they like.

Address: I art jamming, No. 30-2, Jalan KSB 1, Taman Kota Syah Bandar, 75200 Melaka

Hours: 11:00AM - 5:00PM on Wednesdays to Fridays, 11:00AM - 6:00PM on weekends, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Contact: +6019 331 4019

Website: www.facebook.com/iartjamming

Watch a live show

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Prepare to be mesmerised by this large scale live production performed by 200 Malaysians. A blend of traditional and contemporary dance perfectly complements the compilation of life stories as told by the locals. Encore Melaka is run by Impression Wonders Arts Development Co. Ltd., that was founded by leading Chinese directors Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge, and Fan Yue. The show incorporates advanced lighting techniques, 3D visual effect technology, creative choreography, and original music to create live themed performances that are set to stun audiences.

Address: Encore Melaka, No. 3, Jalan KSB – Impression 8, Impression City @ Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Melaka

Contact: +606 270 7700

Website: www.encore-melaka.com

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