National Centres and Museums

National Centres and Museums

National Planetarium
The planetarium facilities include the Space Theatre, Space Science Exhibition, Resource Centre, Viewing Gallery and Ancient Observatory Park. It is also equipped with a 14-inch telescope and accessories. On display is Arianne IV space engine - one of the engines used to launch MEASAT 1, Malaysia’s first satellite, into space.

Open: 10.00am ~ 4.00pm, daily • Closed: Friday • Admission: RM1.00 - adult, children below 12 years: free • Space Show: 11.00am, 2.00pm, & 4.00pm. RM3.00 - adult, RM2.00 - children • Space Movie: RM6.00 - adult, RM4.00 - children

National Science Centre	Designed in the shape of a cone with its top removed and with the whole structure covered with a huge geodesic dome, the centre is equipped with Intelligent Building Automation System. It has a two-floor exhibition gallery, a multimedia library and a lecture theatre. Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 9.00am ~ 5.00pm, daily • Closed: Friday • Admission : RM6.00 - adults, RM3.00 - children
National Museum	The museum’s palatial building was designed based on classical Malay architecture. It has an impressive collection of artifacts on local history, culture and customs, art and handicraft, economic activities, flora and fauna, weapons and currencies. Outdoor static displays include old locomotives, vintage cars and replicas of ancient Malay palaces. Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 9.00am ~ 6.00pm, daily • Admission: RM1.00, children below 12 years: free
National Art Gallery	The National Art Gallery is housed in a 1932 building which is conserved under the National Heritage Trust. A permanent collection of works of local and foreign origin are displayed. 1, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 10.00am ~ 6.00pm, daily • Closed: Friday 12.45pm ~ 2.45pm • Admission is free

Armed Forces Museum
This museum houses a collection of pictures, paintings and exhibits of weapons, uniforms and decorations of the country’s armed forces. Also on display are weapons seized from the communist terrorists, artillery, naval guns and old canons.

Jalan Padang Tembak, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 10.00am ~ 5.30pm, daily • Closed: Friday, Hari Raya Puasa & Hari Raya Haji • Admission is free

Museum of Asian Arts
Located on the grounds of University of Malaya, this museum is a must itinerary for those with a penchant for Asian culture. It contains a fine collection of ceramics from all over Asia.

University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 9.00am ~ 5.00pm, daily • Admission: RM1.00, children below 12 years: free

Bank Negara Money Museum
The Money Museum has an interesting display of old Malaysian currencies, commemorative coins, rare coins and foreign currencies.

Jalan Dato' Onn, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 9.00am ~ 4.30pm, daily. Saturday:9.00am ~ 12.00pm • Closed 12.00~1.00pm, Friday & Public Holidays • Admission is free

Maybank Numismatic Museum
Located in Maybank Tower, it contains a collection of local and regional coins and notes, some dating back to the Malacca Sultanate in the 1400’s.

100, Jalan Tun Perak, 1st Floor Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 10.00am ~ 6.00pm, daily • Closed on Public Holidays• Admission is free

Kuala Lumpur Textile Museum
The museum showcases the rich heritage of Malaysian arts and crafts, in particular, the local textile industry. Among the interesting exhibits are those on the art of batik making, the weaving of various indigenous materials and a diorama that portrays batik canting and pua weaving.

Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur • Open: 9.00am ~ 6.00pm, daily • Admission is free

Exotic Buildings and Memorials

Art and Handicraft Outlets

Gardens and Parks

Animal Parks

Fascinations Beyond KL City

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