History Museums in Kuala Lumpur

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History Museums in Kuala Lumpur

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  • Miles Davis
    Norwich, UK72 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went in August 2024 with two kids. Overall very good for adults but less so for children. Museum isn’t very interactive but the displays are well presented and I personally had a very good experience. The MRT is directly outside and then try ticket is very cheap. You can visit in two hours and then if you desire go on it the surrounding sights, for example the botanic garden or national mosque.
    Written 8 August 2024
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  • mohammed
    United Kingdom3 contributions
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    Unfortunately the old Istana Negara the national museum is closed for renovations until 2025 but you can see it through the gates
    Written 1 January 2024
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  • 李智优
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia50,831 contributions
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    This memorial display items, documents & history related to our first prime minister. Located top of hill behind center bank of Malaysia. Free parking & admission to entrance. Must visit
    Written 1 September 2017
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  • 李智优
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia50,831 contributions
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    The museum is located in the Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex. Free to visit. Must try to make our own batik during our visit there. Amazing experience
    Written 16 December 2017
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  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia8,536 contributions
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    Interesting small museum housed in Tun Abdul Razak's former residence. Very well maintained with small fountain in the gardens, furnished rooms throughout the residence with informative signage in Malayan and English. Other buildings house a great collection of associated artefacts and items of political significance.
    Written 5 April 2024
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  • Jet571432
    Altrincham, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had visited a family grave at Kwong Tong cemetery and after realised it was very close to the grave of Yap Ah Loy one of the founding leaders of Kuala Lumpur. As a result we visited the Sun Sze Si Ya Temple which he helped establish. We noticed a sign for the museum and duly attended. It is small but very well curated and had lots of very interesting old photos, documents and displays. Terrific exhibition showing 5 big panorama landscapes of KL from when it was just a few thatched houses to the massive modern skyscrapers skyline. Then we wandered round Petaling street snacking on street food. Recommended
    Written 21 July 2024
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  • harrymikael80
    Putrajaya, Malaysia525 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    National Archives of Malaysia (Malay: Arkib Negara Malaysia) is an organization that manage most of the memorials dedicated to Malaysia's former prime ministers and notable figures. The headquarter of National Archives is located in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (was known as Jalan Duta) and near to the new Istana Negara. Visitors are allowed to visit the National Archives if they would like to get some information or data on Malaysia's history.
    Written 5 November 2016
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  • 李智优
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia50,831 contributions
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    The gallery is free admission fee. Display Malaysia 4th prime minister life, history & family. Very imformative but a bit running down on maintenance
    Written 11 November 2017
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  • 李智优
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia50,831 contributions
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    This is a small museum orang asli located in an orang asli village in Gombak. Museum is well keep & organised. Informative and educational tour for public to know better orang asli history & culture in our country
    Written 13 August 2017
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  • Vandieman111
    Adelaide, Australia1,385 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    For such an interesting subject in the middle of the capital city I would have expected more. However, if you are in the area it is probably worth a short visit, just don't expect too much. The exhibits are interesting although not displayed in great detail.
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • harrymikael80
    Putrajaya, Malaysia525 contributions
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    Memorial Negarawan meaning "Statesmen Memorial" in Malay is a memorial which dedicated to 7 Malaysian statesmen who played significant roles in the achieving of the nation's independence. The statesmen are Tun Dr Ismail, Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Tun V.T. Sambanthan, Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu, Tun Datu Mustapha, Tun Fuad Stephens and Tun Temenngung Jugah. The admission to this memorial is completely free and it is closed on Mondays except on public holiday. If you get the chance, take your time to visit other attractions which located nearby such as the Tun Hussein Onn and Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorials and Bank Negara Museum.
    Written 12 August 2019
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  • nellielim
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,011 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Trade Museum is located in Menara Matrade. It provides visitors information on the evolution of trade pertaining to Malaysia from ancient times to this modern era. The information centre displays trade agreements and policies as well as Malaysia's Industrial Master Plans.
    Written 8 November 2016
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