National Museum (Muzium Negara)

It is the principal museum in the country. it was set up in 1963 to serve as a repository of Malaysia's rich cultural heritage and as the centre for imparting knowledge on the country's historical past.

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    +60 3-2267 1111

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    muziumnegara.gov.my

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    History Museum

Address

Jalan Damansara 50566 Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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Anwar Mahbob

They have refurbished the place with better exhibits comparable to the museums overseas. One must take a photo of the centre court from above. Very nice floor pattern.

Elle Dorner

5 RM entrance fee are absolutely fair and I can only recommend to join the free tour guided by volunteers at 10am, which was great!

Paolo Jose Cruz

Well-organized exhibits present the history of Malaysia from prehistoric geology, to colonial era politics, up to Merdeka and beyond. The choice of visuals reveal much about its national self-image.

Aluze

The museum houses various exhibits depicting the historical background of the country . The exhibits are on a rotation basis, so it is best to check out the museum on their exhibits at the time.

Teesha Zulkiffli

It was nice and worth it! The ticket price only Rm2 😊

Susan Haveman

On weekdays and Saturdays at 10 there's a free tour by Museum Volunteers Malaysia. Very interesting. Tours are in English, but tours in French and Japanese are also available.

AidaSellsKL

I'm not talking about what's inside, but just at the entrance of the National Museum , you'll find SegKL where one can participate in a guided tour around Lake Gardens for an hour on a Segway.

Joe Lee

Taking a peek into the country 's history, will definitely give you an appreciation of Malaysia and just what makes it so beautifully unique.

ahmed ig

Not really that recommend especially for Arabic people and those who already had a look at any of the Arabic and Islamic museums . Same traditional Islamic history and stuff.

Syu Sam

Great place to bring your kids. Cheap tix price.

AbgTanjung

Up to date but still can improve more to give good information for the public

Ivy M

Pretty impressed that it’s so cheap and well maintained. Very informative as well .

Kev

It's truly a sad building n exhibits . At some rare times there is a good event but mostly sad. Westerner surely feel let down compared to others they wld have seen. Needs mega improvements

Roy Phang

Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm (except on 1st day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha). Admission charge of RM2 per pax (Malaysian) and RM5 per pax (Non Malaysian).

Boris Frolov

Not very interesting exhibition . A lot of text - if you are ready to read you can learn a lot about Malaysia. But this is ok for a book , you are waiting something else from National Museum .

Jai Othman

Meooow.. There are a lots of stray cats in a museum . How can?

Backpack Stroller

If you're foreigners, that's worth it. For Malaysian, I don't really think it worth the visit. Not like old times which now looks rather dull. Museum suppose to be fun and very interesting. Sorry.

Reezwan Ghanty

Discover the Malay culture , history of Malaysia and its independance.

Broccoli Gogo

Please join a guide tour it takes around one hour and half, 10am everyday.

Saif Ahmad

A great place to visit if you want to understand the old tradition of early Malay life.

Dyah Wookie

The new MRT is punctual!

Carol

Nice and informative museum . Better than Singapore's national museum

Faizal Rahman

Must visit place for school pupils

Susan Haveman

New (and improved) gallery D - on Independence, Emergency and modern day Malaysia!

Muid Latif

Visit Gallery B of the Malay Kingdom Exhibition where I did the interactive infokiosk touchscreen for 4 sections! Thrillist Bravo Historychannelmag Historychanne Read more

Kimie Griffin

My ancestor ride the black lokomotif at the front and hit the white elephant

Susan Haveman

Free guided tours in English from mon-thurs and Saturday at 10 am!

Castell Wong

Free admission to " The Spirit of Budo", knowing Japanese martial art culture!

Caroline Villarama

For locals, the pass is RM 1. For tourist , it is RM 5 per person

Christina YWY

A summary of Malaysia formation from past to present. No toilets in the main building. Need to pay RM0.50 to enter toilet .

Ami Kamerami

Very lame, after 4 years since my last visit here,they are still showing the same things,nothing changed -same non interactive exhibitions ,no staff in gallery ,very boring museum

Angel Dominguez

Worth a stop while sightseeing in KL

Wan Muhammad Alkaf Yaacob

RM1 for Senior Citizens (Age 55 and above) :)

Luke Duan

You've got to understand the history of this country to start enjoying the trip.

Tamer Ammar

Nothing much to see but a good place to have some rest in the a/c on ur way to the Lake Garden

Aem Wong

This place remained the same over the past decade, with nothing new being added, and the poor maintenance of old artifacts/replicas. Partially disappointed. Check the video/movie screen🖓

Art DPyro

if u come here make sure u take photo with snake... lovely and very tame

Ema J

Only rm2 per person for malaysian, non malaysian rm5. Open 9am - 6pm.

L Z

Worth a visit.

Danial Zamberi

Indeed our proud National Museum !!

Lynda Lavender

It's a best best place to know about malay culture ...

nurulhm^^

Back to roots .

Eugene Choong

Best museum in Kuala Lumpur

florida hunay

Love culture? Come and visit this place..

Runnisa Afendy

No foods and drinks are allowed. Tix rm2 per person.

Fifa

Take a Segway tour to get the most out of your trip to Kuala Lumpur!

s.

great place for local and tourist

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Sejarah warisan Ibunda . Back to Roots

e-in L. 😶

Pay Rm3 and get NO parking . Many parking travel buses waiting for tourists .

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