Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, Currency and art museum in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Muzium Matawang is a museum in Kuala Lumpur displaying Malaysian banknotes, coins, financial artifacts, and contemporary art across six galleries in the Sasana Kijang building. The venue combines displays of historical currency objects with rotating modern art exhibitions spread throughout multiple levels.
The museum opened in 1989 to mark Bank Negara Malaysia's thirtieth anniversary and was inaugurated by Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. This launch represented a significant moment in sharing Malaysia's monetary history with the public.
The galleries display early currency forms from Malay Sultanates, including shell money and animal-shaped ingot replicas, showing how Malaysia's economy developed through different periods. You can see how trade and monetary systems changed as communities grew.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with no entry fee required for visitors. Guided tours are available for school groups, universities, and organizations, helping you understand the displays better.
The building features a money tunnel and a spiral staircase that have become popular photo spots. These architectural features of the Sasana Kijang structure gain attention on social media among visitors.
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