National Museum of Malaysia
Muzium Negara
A national museum with a roof in the style of a traditional Malay palace, whose four galleries trace Malaysian history from prehistory to independence.
The National Museum opened in 1963. Its building imitates the layered roofs of traditional Malay palaces, and large tile murals depicting Malay history and culture flank the main entrance. Four galleries cover prehistory, the Malay kingdoms (including the Malacca Sultanate), the colonial period and modern Malaysia, displaying the Perak Man skeleton, bronzeware and royal objects. Outdoors are an old locomotive and a reconstructed traditional Malay stilt house. Admission is about RM5, and volunteer guides are available on weekdays. Getting there: MRT Muzium Negara station, or about a 10-minute walk from KL Sentral.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
- Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
- Perdana Botanical Garden
- National Mosque of Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur Old Railway Station
- Brickfields Little India
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple
- Kwai Chai Hong