National Museum of Malaysia

The National Museum of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur stands on three floors and reaches a length of around 360 feet (110 meters) with roofs and facades styled after traditional palaces. On the outer walls appear mosaics of Italian glass depicting scenes and motifs from the region.

Construction began in 1959 as a replacement for the Selangor Museum destroyed in World War II and ended with the inauguration in 1963. The building was meant to reflect the newly won independence and preserve the cultural heritage.

Visitors see traditional Malay musical instruments and weapons in the large halls, while ceramic collections and objects from different regions show the diversity of the country. The exhibitions follow a clear sequence through rooms, each dedicated to a different aspect of life.

The museum opens daily and sits in a park with open space around the building. Visitors can walk through the rooms at their own pace and find enough room for strollers or wheelchairs.

Outside stands a steam locomotive from 1921 next to a wooden palace showing the building style from Terengganu. Both exhibits sit in the open air and offer a direct view of the construction.

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Inception: 1963

Official opening: 1963

Fee: Yes

Address: Muzium Negara, Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00

Phone: +60322671000

Email: prmuziumnegara@jmm.gov.my

Website: http://muziumnegara.gov.my

GPS coordinates: 3.13758,101.68739

Latest update: December 22, 2025 10:10