Lukut Fort (Kota Lukut) was built in 1847 by Raja Jumaat, a prominent Bugis warrior and entrepreneur, to protect the flourishing tin mining trade in the area. At its peak, Lukut was one of the most prosperous districts in the Malay Peninsula, attracting thousands of laborers and traders. The fort was strategically placed on a hill (Bukit Gajah Mati) and equipped with cannons to guard against potential invaders. Today, while the wooden structures of the fort are gone, the museum on the same grounds serves as a vital repository. It details the rise and fall of the Lukut dynasty, the importance of tin in the Straits Settlements, and the local legends—such as the "poisoned well"—that have made the site a significant historical landmark in Negeri Sembilan.