Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Hours, Address, Royal Selangor Visitor Centre Reviews: 4.5/5
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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cor.empire
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia35 contributions
Jan 2022
What a life!?! the best things in life are free, indeed!!!
First time to experience being welcome by the tour guide the moment you enter the museum and guide you through as well which are the top choices at the Café.
As the tour guide knowledgeably stating the important persons, dates and events and Narrating how did it all begin, about the foundation of Royal Selangor, the Founder, first Pewter smiths, the family and the connections.
Showcasing the magnificent and finest collections of products, exquisitely and manually molded. You'll learn the processes from compound or raw preparation, melting, polishing and finishing.
Recommendable and worth as much time as you have available!
First time to experience being welcome by the tour guide the moment you enter the museum and guide you through as well which are the top choices at the Café.
As the tour guide knowledgeably stating the important persons, dates and events and Narrating how did it all begin, about the foundation of Royal Selangor, the Founder, first Pewter smiths, the family and the connections.
Showcasing the magnificent and finest collections of products, exquisitely and manually molded. You'll learn the processes from compound or raw preparation, melting, polishing and finishing.
Recommendable and worth as much time as you have available!
Written 15 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Rosziana R
7 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We took our children to visit royal selangor visitor ctr during school holiday to participate in the school of hard knock activity. Ravi who was the tour person, took us around and provided the info and history on Royal Selangor. Interesting visit and very informative, my kids really enjoyed it a lot. At the end of the tour, we were sent to school of hard knock to “knock” the pewter and make a bowl, which after, the bowl that we’ve made was given to us as souvenir together with a royal selangor apron and a certificate. A gem in the city, definitely.
Written 24 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Fion Liaw
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Solo
I accidentally booked the wrong date for School of Hard Knocks but they still let me join the workshop with the same ticket. Super nice! So glad that I made it to the museum as there was flash flood the day before.
Ravi was the workshop instructor. He was very clear in his explanation and most importantly, patient and helpful. The workshop was fun and I had my name engraved on the pewter piece and had it smashed into a bowl. It was a great experience started off with workshop then followed by the guided tour as it induced my sense of appreciation of the pewter craftsmanship after the hands-on session.
The guided tour was excellent and Ravi was again the tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, also very detailed in answering my queries. From history of the company to the display of early pewter items, all was informative and interesting. I was offered to try chilled 100plus in a pewter tumblr and it was a cool experience! Post that, the tour continued with 3 workstations showing how the artists moulded the items and polished them. I got to try hammering a tumblr and oh boy it was so difficult. Mine was so ugly while the artist hammered the prints on the tumblr so perfectly and effortlessly. The skill and patience of these artists is incredible!
Also, Mr Wong from the gift shop was helpful and patient in answering my questions. If time permits, don’t miss out the gift shop as there are a lot of interesting souvenirs to bring home.
It was a highlight of the my short trip in KL. Highly recommended to everyone. I will be back to visit The Foundry in the future.
Ravi was the workshop instructor. He was very clear in his explanation and most importantly, patient and helpful. The workshop was fun and I had my name engraved on the pewter piece and had it smashed into a bowl. It was a great experience started off with workshop then followed by the guided tour as it induced my sense of appreciation of the pewter craftsmanship after the hands-on session.
The guided tour was excellent and Ravi was again the tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, also very detailed in answering my queries. From history of the company to the display of early pewter items, all was informative and interesting. I was offered to try chilled 100plus in a pewter tumblr and it was a cool experience! Post that, the tour continued with 3 workstations showing how the artists moulded the items and polished them. I got to try hammering a tumblr and oh boy it was so difficult. Mine was so ugly while the artist hammered the prints on the tumblr so perfectly and effortlessly. The skill and patience of these artists is incredible!
Also, Mr Wong from the gift shop was helpful and patient in answering my questions. If time permits, don’t miss out the gift shop as there are a lot of interesting souvenirs to bring home.
It was a highlight of the my short trip in KL. Highly recommended to everyone. I will be back to visit The Foundry in the future.
Written 21 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dr Shawn Paul
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia63 contributions
Dec 2021
Was introduced to this place by my uncle. Free on-site parking easily available, we reached quite late, around 3pm on a Saturday afternoon.
Was greeted warmly by Grace who informed us that the cafe will close by 430pm hence we headed to the cafe to have reasonably priced coffee and cheesecake.
Then we were taken on a guided tour to the museum and factory by Grace who was very warm and knowledgeable. Had a go at pounding the pewter sheet with a mallet which was really interesting and also had an ice cold drink out of a pewter cup, refreshing!
Ended the tour at the gallery/shop. Great pewter collection ranging from household items to Star Wars.
10/10 will recommend for an afternoon day out in KL.
Was greeted warmly by Grace who informed us that the cafe will close by 430pm hence we headed to the cafe to have reasonably priced coffee and cheesecake.
Then we were taken on a guided tour to the museum and factory by Grace who was very warm and knowledgeable. Had a go at pounding the pewter sheet with a mallet which was really interesting and also had an ice cold drink out of a pewter cup, refreshing!
Ended the tour at the gallery/shop. Great pewter collection ranging from household items to Star Wars.
10/10 will recommend for an afternoon day out in KL.
Written 6 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Geok Teng
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Family
Perfect tour by Grace👍👍👍
Educational tour for the kids, they enjoyed it very much. Will return again.
Educational tour for the kids, they enjoyed it very much. Will return again.
Written 30 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
CherishExter
2 contributions
Nov 2021
Overall a superb experience in visting Royal Selangor Visitor Center @ KL. Thanks to Grace Oh , our tour guide who is a friendly & cheerful girl who explained the history & stories behind the beautiful artwork to us, every single artwork is so special & by handcraft. We get to know more about Royal Selangor & bought some for collection. Will pay a visit again & attend the "Hard knocks workshop" for next visit. Keep it up & will recommed this to friends around.
Written 21 November 2021
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Terry S
6 contributions
Nov 2021
Join the free guided tour with my family, we were served by Tracy, an English speaking guide who is very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour is really fun and informative as we get to visit the museum to learn about the history and look at the preserved pewter. The Science Discovery Gallery allowed us to play along as well. The most memorable experience is the Live Craftmanship Showcase which we were able to watch how the well-trained pewtersmiths craft each products (and we also have the chance to try on!). This is definitely a must-visit place in Selangor!
Written 19 November 2021
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Sumlim
8 contributions
Such excellent service! From the time we arrived till the end Azree and Chloe made us feel very welcomed. Their enthusiasm in guiding us through the workshop and museum is really on par with the many international museums I have visited.
Written 1 October 2021
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Jess
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
I visited this place on a weekend. I am very pleased with guided tour. Mr Wong, my guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He explained all my questions with enthusiasm and patience. My only regret is because I went on a weekend (PPN Phase 2), I didn't get to try the workshop. So, in case anyone would like to go there, you might want to check if the workshops are available. I will definately visit again to join the workshops.
Written 25 September 2021
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Beng Kiat O
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We booked 8 bespoke whisky glasses and brought the kids to the visitor centre to collect and learn more about pewter.
The tour was very interesting and both my sons enjoyed it very much. They both took a slot in the School of Hard Knocks and got their own souvenir and we had lunch at the cafe.
Been all around tourist sites around the world and I dare say the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is world class and it is a shame not many locals know about it (we discovered after sharing the activities on Facebook).
Good job guys, keep it up!
The tour was very interesting and both my sons enjoyed it very much. They both took a slot in the School of Hard Knocks and got their own souvenir and we had lunch at the cafe.
Been all around tourist sites around the world and I dare say the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is world class and it is a shame not many locals know about it (we discovered after sharing the activities on Facebook).
Good job guys, keep it up!
Written 15 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Vanessa B
Pasig, Philippines33 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, China2,325 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.
