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National Textile Museum, Textile museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The National Textile Museum occupies a 3,145 square meter building with two and a half floors, featuring four specialized galleries dedicated to textile heritage.

The Indo-Saracenic Revival style building, completed in 1905, initially served as the headquarters for the Federated Malay States Railways until 1917.

The museum displays traditional techniques of textile making, including weaving, embroidery, batik-making, and gold thread work from Malaysian ethnic communities.

Located near Masjid Jamek LRT Station, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 6 PM with admission fees between RM2 for locals and RM5 for internationals.

The Ratna Sari Gallery contains a collection of 486 artifacts, including jewelry and personal adornments crafted by Malay, Chinese, and Indian artisans.

GPS coordinates: 3.14674,101.69405

Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49

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