Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is the go-to place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to experience pewter, both as a beautiful piece to be admired and as a craft. Wander through intriguing museum exhibits and witness real-time pewter crafting and end your tour with hands-on pewtersmithing workshops. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is recognised as one of the top tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, winning the Traveller's Choice Award by TripAdvisor in 2015.
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1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
Hard knocks..Great experience and fun. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Recommended place for family
Written 29 January 2023
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Kevspain
7 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
A tour which you can book free transport in advance. The history of Salangor through the ages was most interesting and informative. You can go alone or in a group whichever you choose. To see the craftsman at work and know at firsthand how skillful they are and looking at the finished product in the shop. The staff are very pleasant and helpful and makes for a very enjoyable visit.
Written 11 November 2022
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Mark R
Sydney, Australia16 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Thoroughly recommend this enjoyable
and very informative tour led by our guide Joyce. We especially found the tour of the factory and the opportunity to watch the crafts people at work fascinating.
and very informative tour led by our guide Joyce. We especially found the tour of the factory and the opportunity to watch the crafts people at work fascinating.
Written 9 November 2022
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Nicole S
Ontario116 contributions
Sep 2022
We visited with our kids ages 11 and 13. This visit turned out to be a surprise hit of our visit to KL. The visitor centre is very well done, both interesting and educational. We enjoyed the School of Hard Knocks and everyone liked having a bowl to bring home. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. One suggestion: having some smaller "trinkets" for sale would be great in terms of purchasing souvenirs. Keychains or backpack charms are always a hit. I would have loved to purchase a Christmas ornament as well, as this is my usual travel souvenir (I fully recognize that Christmas is just one of many religious holidays in Malaysia's wonderfully diverse society.)
Written 20 September 2022
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nan h
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
One of the best visit i ever had from the other place that i ever gone too. From the staff to the fasility there were top notch. Hope to come here again later.
Written 18 September 2022
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842emilyh
Singapore, Singapore284 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Booked a ticket for School of Hard Knocks and experience the traditional way to knock a pewter dish for myself. Recommended for those w families and older children, good release of energy while hammering the dish! Free guided tour with English speaking guide was interesting too!
Written 14 September 2022
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James Matthias Chin
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
School of Hard Knocks session for my son guided by the host Azree who made our family feel very welcome. Great learning about one of Malaysia great heritage. Azree provided us with an excellent tour of the facility and is very knowledgeable about Royal Selangor. Highly recommended to visit this facility.
Written 4 June 2022
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David L
1 contribution
Jun 2021
I really liked the Star Wars Pewter figures they had when we visited in December 2019.
It was interesting to walk through the factory on the tour and see where the crafting occurred.
We went back a second time on another tour and purchased some Pewter mugs, and small Disney figures.
It was interesting to walk through the factory on the tour and see where the crafting occurred.
We went back a second time on another tour and purchased some Pewter mugs, and small Disney figures.
Written 19 May 2022
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Zoe W
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
The tour was so interesting and with some interactive elements that our 11 year old enjoyed. Grace our guide informative and friendly. The tour finishes in the gift shop but there is no pressure at all to buy.
Written 18 February 2022
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Ryuuken
Irvine, CA53 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Malayan Pewter, Selangor Pewter Malaya, Selangor Pewter Malaysia, Selangor Pewter, Royal Selangor Pewter - The evolution and history of what is today famously known as Royal Selangor is just some of the takeaways you will come to be familiar with after completing the guided tour at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Tucked away in the suburbs of Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, this venue effecfively simultaneously achieves being a museum, a manufacturing factory, an exhibition centre and souvenir shop.
The interior is very well kept (including bathrooms) and our guided tour experience (which I highly recommend) led by the impressive Ravi left us with a deeper awareness of Royal Selangor's rich history and a great deal of appreciation for the level of craftsmanship that goes into their pewter products; the vast majority are molded and created by hand. Swing by on weekdays to see more of the factory in action.
With parking fees skyrocketing in shopping malls and crowd levels returning to pre-pandemic times, the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is a fantastic alternative for both tourists and locals alike. The guided tour (or self guided if you prefer) and parking is free and the cafe inside serves up good food at reasonable prices.
Growing up in the 90s, the Royal Selangor brand was synonymous with pricey goods and the pride of the nation. Fast forward to today and upon spending time at the souvenir shop, you can definitely find many practical items at various price points. Pop culture based pewter such as Marvel, Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars and others are definitely worth checking out while sister companies Comyns and Selberan cater to more upscale clientele.
As with most companies, I can't imagine how badly Royal Selangor was impacted by the pandemic and I hope they're able to find their feet again. With almost 150 years of history to their name, I hope this family owned business can still thrive and uphold their quality over time. This visitor center is a good way to showcase the best of Malaysia and exceeded my expectations. I'd easily recommend checking out this place.
The interior is very well kept (including bathrooms) and our guided tour experience (which I highly recommend) led by the impressive Ravi left us with a deeper awareness of Royal Selangor's rich history and a great deal of appreciation for the level of craftsmanship that goes into their pewter products; the vast majority are molded and created by hand. Swing by on weekdays to see more of the factory in action.
With parking fees skyrocketing in shopping malls and crowd levels returning to pre-pandemic times, the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is a fantastic alternative for both tourists and locals alike. The guided tour (or self guided if you prefer) and parking is free and the cafe inside serves up good food at reasonable prices.
Growing up in the 90s, the Royal Selangor brand was synonymous with pricey goods and the pride of the nation. Fast forward to today and upon spending time at the souvenir shop, you can definitely find many practical items at various price points. Pop culture based pewter such as Marvel, Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars and others are definitely worth checking out while sister companies Comyns and Selberan cater to more upscale clientele.
As with most companies, I can't imagine how badly Royal Selangor was impacted by the pandemic and I hope they're able to find their feet again. With almost 150 years of history to their name, I hope this family owned business can still thrive and uphold their quality over time. This visitor center is a good way to showcase the best of Malaysia and exceeded my expectations. I'd easily recommend checking out this place.
Written 30 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vanessa B
Pasig, Philippines34 contributions
Can you walk in? And if it's free? Thanks
Mark O
Northampton, UK176 contributions
We paid for the whole trip
Pewter shop and batu caves
Don’t know the price but it wouldn’t be very expensive
Our trip cost £15 fir both of us
But take some extra cash as the shop at the end is awesome
sanyuanw
Moscow, Russia100 contributions
Hi, I’d like to ask if there’s any birthday package for a small group of kids at age 7? Like guided museum visiting and bowl making ? Thanks.
Dear sanyuanw,
Thank you for your message. Unfortunately, we do not offer birthday packages. However, we do offer free guided tours and free shuttle pick-up at selected hotels.
The School of Hard Knocks is suitable for young children. The child can hammer their own take-home pewter dish, apron and certificate of completion. It costs RM 65 (including GST) and the duration is 30 minutes.
Please visit our website for more information.
Warmest regards,
Manager, Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
virginiaymyuen
Vancouver, Canada2 contributions
Hi, do you have free shuttle pickup service at Cosmo Hotel at Leboh Ampang?
Paul S
Parramatta, Australia134 contributions
Ring the Royal Selangor Visitor Center - they will arrange pickup from most hotels without a problem. The number to call is: +60 3 4145 6122
NitaShinta
Kerobokan Kelod, Indonesia
What kind of workshops do you have, and how much for each of them?
Also need to know length of time of every workshop.
Dear NitaShinta,
We currently run 2 workshops- School of Hard Knocks and The Foundry.
For School of Hard Knocks:
Price: RM 65 Per Pax (including GST)
Duration: 30 minutes
Group size: 50 (maximum), 2 (minimum)
Language option: English, Mandarin and Japanese
For The Foundry:
Price: RM 180 Per Pax (including GST)
Duration: 60 minutes
Group size: 40 (maximum), 2 (minimum)
Language option: English and Mandarin
Only 15 years old or older are allowed to participate in this workshop.
Please visit our website for booking and more information.
NitaShinta
Kerobokan Kelod, Indonesia
How long the tour may takes?
How can we join the free shuttle if we stay at Mercu Summer Suite?
Dear NitaShinta, the tour will take around 1 to 2 hours- longer if you join one of our workshops. Please call us to arrange for free shuttle bus service.
Please visit our website for more information.
Thank you.
adrian291989
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
24 april open？
Badariyah
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia36 contributions
Hi Adrian!
Sorry for late reply. I was away from town.
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre opens every day, even during any public holiday😊
L S
Hong Kong, China2,328 contributions
What are the shuttle van pick up points and timetable as mentioned in the homepage? Thanks
RoyalSelangorVC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dear LS,
Our shuttle van service operates around major hotels in the KL Golden Triangle and KLCC area. The pickup point may be customised according to your location.
For more information please call +60 3 4145 6350.
Regards,
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Ayu K
34 contributions
may I join the free shuttle bus even if I'm not the guest of the selected hotels that provide the shuttle bus?
RoyalSelangorVC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dear Ayu,
Thank you for your message. You may join the free shuttle bus even if you are not the guest of the selected hotels that provide the service.
Regards,
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
PinkPomegranate
Doha, Qatar9 contributions
Are there activities? Is there a workshop where you can engage and create things?
lyndab621
Wirral, UK135 contributions
Yes there are 2 activity rooms one you make your own bowl from a flat sheet. Harder than it looks and it is quite reasonably priced. You keep the apron as well. The other workshop make more delicate items.
myrazarn
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Greetings from UniKL International Office!!
Dear Ms.Natalie
First of all let me introduce myself first; I am Ms.Amira, Executive of UniKL International Office.
As short explanation, our office is responsible on matters pertaining collaboration and partnership at the international level. We are also directly involves with matters related to Exchange programs.
In line with Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) mission of producing global technopreneurs, the university provides strong support for its students to participate in the ‘Student Exchange/ Academic Mobility Programme’ with its partners abroad for the duration between one to two semesters at universities in Asia, Australasia and Europe.
Thus, UniKL is looking forward to collaborate with more partners in different parts of the world to add more options for its students to spend their terms abroad. The areas of collaboration are not just limited to student exchange as we are also interested in staff exchange and research collaboration.
Pertaining to these matters, we from UniKL will receive students from various universities from Japan under Students Cultural Exchange conducted by Ministry of Tourism Malaysia (Tokyo).
These groups are from business background and they are bachelor students from various universities in Japan. This is a good opportunity to show to them about our Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
It would be highly appreciate that you could kindly help us on these matters. Our suggestion date will be on:
Date : 25th August 2015 (Tuesday)
Time : 10 am
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
Thank you & have a nice day!!
Best regards,
AMIRA AZIZAN
UniKL International Office (UIO)
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2175 4407
Email: amiraa@unikl.edu.my
amit20152015
Kolkata (Calcutta), India19 contributions
I hope you have a very enlightening & interesting visit - learning and having fun.
ROYAL SELANGOR VISITOR CENTRE (Kuala Lumpur) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
- Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Royal Selangor Visitor Centre tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 202 Royal Selangor Visitor Centre tours on Tripadvisor
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- Hotels near Royal Selangor Visitor Centre:
- (0.31 km) OYO 997 My Home Hotel Setapak
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- Restaurants near Royal Selangor Visitor Centre:
- (0.03 km) The Cafe at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
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