The opening of the National Museum, officiated by the Third His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Putra Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail on 31 August 1963 was one of the country's historical events as the National Museum was the only museum institution that characterize the country's national identity after their independence in 1957 at that time. Since its inauguration, the National Museum has continued to make strides in delivering their best services to the community through the aspects of research, collection, exhibition, publication and conservation, as well as education and development programs until stepping into the 6th decade in 2023.
The Department of Museums Malaysia (JMM) through The National Museum of Malaysia has drawn up various programs and activities for 4 days from 31 August to 3 September 2023, located at the National Museum Compound in conjunction with the 60th anniversary this year. Various exciting programs will be presented to visitors throughout the four days of this celebration, such as the National Museum's 60th Anniversary Exhibition: A Retrospective, Echo: Poetry Night, Mini Concert, Media & Strategic Partner Appreciation Ceremony, the National Museum's 60th Anniversary Run, the launching of the Time Capsule, Malaysia's participation Book of Record and various other activities. There will be other fascinating programs held such as cultural performances, raffles, competitions as well as private and government agency booths. This celebration is also one of JMM's initiatives in promoting the Citra Nusa program that is based on the idea of Malaysia MADANI while also strengthening the bond of strong unity towards creating a harmonious Malaysian nation.
Perasmian Muzium Negara yang telah disempurnakan oleh Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-III, Tuanku Syed Putra Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail pada 31 Ogos 1963 merupakan antara peristiwa bersejarah negara kerana Muzium Negara merupakan satu-satunya institusi permuziuman negara yang bercirikan identiti nasional negara setelah kemerdekaan dicapai pada tahun 1957 pada ketika itu. Sejak perasmiannya, Muzium Negara terus mengorak langkah dalam menyampaikan perkhidmatan yang terbaik kepada masyarakat menerusi aspek penyelidikan, koleksi, pameran, penerbitan dan konservasi serta program pendidikan dan pengembangan sehingga menginjak ke dekad ke-6 pada tahun 2023.
Bersempena ulang tahun ke-60 pada tahun ini, Jabatan Muzium Malaysia (JMM) menerusi Muzium Negara telah merangka pelbagai program dan aktiviti selama 4 hari iaitu dari tarikh 31 Ogos hingga 3 September 2023, bertempat di Dataran Muzium Negara. Pelbagai program menarik akan disajikan kepada para pengunjung sepanjang empat hari sambutan ini berlangsung seperti Pameran 60 Tahun Muzium Negara: Satu Retrospektif, Malam Gema Puisi, Mini Konsert, Majlis Apresiasi Media & Rakan Strategik, Larian 60 Tahun Muzium Negara, pelancaran Kapsul Masa, penyertaan Malaysia Book of Record dan pelbagai lagi aktiviti lain. Manakala, program-program sisipan menarik yang lain adalah seperti persembahan kebudayaan, cabutan bertuah, pertandingan serta reruai agensi swasta dan kerajaan. Sambutan ini juga merupakan salah satu inisiatif JMM dalam mempromosikan program Citra Nusa yang bertunjangkan gagasan Malaysia Madani sekaligus menguatkan jalinan ikatan perpaduan teguh ke arah mewujudkan satu bangsa Malaysia yang harmoni.
