Located in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur, the National Museum (Muzium Negara) built in the style of a Malay palace is the guardian of the nation’s history. The recently upgraded galleries present an exciting and innovative approach to exploring the history of Malaysia from prehistoric times to the present. Muzium Negara was officially opened by His Majesty, the Third Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Putra Al-Haj Ibni Al-Marhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail on 31st August 1963. The museum building, apart from being stimulative from the point of tradition also presents a panoramic view of the development of Malaysia, as depicted by the two large murals of Italian glass mosaic, which extend across the museum facade. Muzium Negara is a repository of Malaysia's rich cultural and historical heritage. The three storied structure is 109.7 meters long, 15.1 meters wide and 37.6 meters at the central point. The museum houses four exhibition galleries featuring Malaysia's history and rich cultural diversity. Muzium Negara endeavours through its collections, exhibitions, research, publications, educational and public programmes, to inspire a broader understanding of our nation and her multiracial people.

The Prehistory Gallery on the first floor showcases the formation of the Malay Archipelago to the findings of numerous important prehistoric archaeological sites in Malaysia.

The Early Malay Kingdom Gallery features the existence of the Malay States and highlights the zenith of the Malaccan Empire during the 15th century as centre for the spice trade and the proliferation of Islam.

The fall of Malaccan Empire in 1511 to the Portuguese was the start of 446 years of foreign influence, from the Dutch, British and then Japanese.

The Malaysia Today Gallery brings visitors to the sights and sounds of the Road Towards Independence.

Opens daily from 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Closed only on Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

• Tickets are priced at RM2. It can be purchased at the ticket counter. • Free admission for children below 12 years old and children in school uniforms

Free one hour guided tours led by volunteer docents. Reservation needed for groups and school groups, please contact 03-22826255 ext. 206/209 or email at mvmqueries@yahoo.com

Mr. Kamarul Baharin b. A. Kassim - Director Mrs. Miti Fateema Sherzella Mohd Yusoff, Cik Kiew Yeng Meng - Curator

Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2282 7279 Fax : +603 2282 6434

By Bus RapidKL Bus No.115 (KL City Shuttle RM2) from Sentral KL By train Disembark at KL Sentral and walk along the pedestrian path for 0.5 km to Muzium Negara.

Located at the ground floor near the exit of Muzium Negara.You can find a collection of unusual and unexpected gifts that educate, entertain, aesthetically stimulating, and encourages awareness of the rich artistic heritage contained within the Museum.You can also find gadgets and clever devices, as well as books, compact discs and special publications. Each object has artistic and historical significance.

Cafetaria, Car Park, Surau, and Guided tour

Offcial website is http://www.museum.gov.my

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