National Museum

The National Museum (Malay: Muzium Negara) is a museum located on Jalan Damansara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Botanical Garden and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture.

National Museum was established on the site of the former Selangor Museum. It was built by the British and Selangor governments in 1898 following the formation of the Federated Malay States in 1896.

The old museum structure was completely demolished to make way for a new museum. Construction began in 1959 and was complete in 1963. The National Museum was officially opened on 31 August 1963.

The National Museum is a palatial structure built in the style of Rumah Gadang, an aspect of Minangkabau architecture. Its facade comprises elements of traditional Malay and modern features. National Museum was opened on 31 August 1963 and it serves as a repository of Malaysia’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

The National Museum is a three-story structure of 109.7 meters long and 15.1 meters wide and 37.6 meters at the central point. The museum had a major upgrade in 2008 and today it tells the story of Malaysia's rich historical and cultural heritage. The exhibits are arranged in 4 galleries covering 2 floors.

The displays range from free-standing tableaux showing cultural events like weddings, festivals and costumes; to traditional weapons, musical instruments, arts and crafts, ceramics, and flora and fauna.

Contact Information

National Museum
Department of Museums Malaysia
Jalan Damansara
50566 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 2267 1111
Fax: +603 2267 1011

Email: prmuziumnegara@jmm.gov.my

Operation Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Open Daily)

Closed on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

Getting There

RapidKL bus No.115 (KL City Shuttle RM2 per day). For KL Hop-on Hop-off bus, National Museum is located at bus stop no 12. By KTM Komuter and Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, get off at KL Sentral Station. The Museum is 500 meters away. Follow the pedestrian signboards.

By MRT, disembark at Muzium Negara Station, the museum is connected by a covered 240 metres pedestrian walkway. Follow the pedestrian signboards to get there.

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