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Malay World Ethnology Museum

Malay World Ethnological Museum

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Background

The gallery focuses on the diversity of Malay society and culture in Malaysia through a highly aesthetic collections of artefacts, such as traditional arts, clothing and jewellery, traditional games and weaponry. In addition, the depiction of the social and cultural life of the Malays in Malaysia in the gallery is portrayed by dioramas of a Malay traditional village; a Wayang-Kulit (shadow-play) theater; a Malay wedding dais; and the making of Wau Bulan (moon-kites). Among the fascinating collections on display are the Cik Siti Wan Kembang dress; the wedding dais of Perak; wayang kulit (shadow-play) figures; a variety of replicas of perahu (boats) and others

Visiting Hours

Opens every day from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Closed on the first two days of Eid Al-Fitr and first day of Eid Al-Adha

Entrance Fees (MEDM & MSKOA)

Visitor Type
Prices
Malaysian Citizen
RM 2.00
Elderly and Disabled (OKU)
RM 1.00
Children aged 12 years old and under (Malaysian Citizen)
Free
High School Students Dressed In Uniform (Malaysian Citizen)
Free
High School Students Not Dressed In Uniform (Malaysian Citizen)
RM 2.00
International Council of Museums Members (ICOM)
Free
Non Malaysian Citizen
RM 5.00
Children aged 6 to 12 years old (Non Malaysian Citizen)
RM 2.00
Children younger than 6 years old(Non Malaysian Citizen)
Free
 

Transportation

By Bus or Taxi By Commuter Get off at KL Sentral station, then walk a distance of 0.5 km to the National Museum.
 

Nearby Accomodations

1. The Heritage Station Hotel, KL Railway Station Building, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. 2. Carcosa Seri NegaraTaman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur 3. Kuala Lumpur Mandarin Hotel, 2-8 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur 4. Swiss Inn, 62 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur
 

Nearby Attractions

1. Lake Gardens, replete with all recreational facilities. 2. Planetarium 3. Museum of Islamic Arts 4. KL Sentral Station 5. Bird Park 6. Tun Razak Memorial 7. Malaysian Royal Police Force Museum 8. Orchid Park
 

Other Facilities

Souvenir Store, Cafeteria, Car Park, Muslim Prayer Room, Traditional Customs area just outside the National Museum building and guided tour (upon request)
 

Location Map



 

Address: 
Malay World Ethnology Museum, Department of Museums Malaysia, Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 
03-2267 1000
Fax: 
03-2282 7294
Email: 
info@jmm.gov.my
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/muziumethnology [2]

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Tel : (+603) 2267-1000
Fax : (+603) 2284-9103
Email - pr [at] jmm.gov.my.

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Museum Opening Hours

Opens everyday from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Closed on first two days of Raya Aidil Fitri and first day of Raya Aidil Adha

More Info

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Source URL (retrieved on 26 May 2025): http://www.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/malay-world-ethnology-museum

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[1] http://www.jmm.gov.my/files/brosur/MEDM.pdf
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