National Textile Museum, Textile museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The National Textile Museum occupies a 2.5-floor building of 3,145.3 m2 beside the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, designed by Arthur Benison Hubback in Indo-Saracenic Revival style with Moorish elements. Inside are four galleries: Pohon Budi, Pelangi, Teluk Berantai and Ratna Sari. The building is officially designated JKR Building 26.

The building was constructed in 1905 in Indo-Saracenic style and initially served as headquarters for the Federated Malay States Railways. It transitioned to other uses in 1917 before eventually being converted into this museum.

The museum displays traditional textile techniques such as weaving, embroidery, and batik-dyeing practiced by local communities. You can see how these methods are used in everyday wear and ceremonial clothing.

The museum sits near Masjid Jamek LRT Station, making it easy to reach by public transportation. It opens daily and the galleries inside are clearly marked to help you find your way around.

The building is officially designated JKR Building 26 and was gazetted as a historical building in 1983, long before it became a museum. It occupies 3,145.3 m2 across two and a half floors.