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National Museum

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National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum
Phone:
+60 3-2267 1111

Hours:
Sunday9am - 6pm
Monday9am - 6pm
Tuesday9am - 6pm
Wednesday9am - 6pm
Thursday9am - 6pm
Friday9am - 6pm
Saturday9am - 6pm


The National Museum is a museum located on Jalan Damansara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Lake Gardens and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture. The National Museum is a palatial structure built in the style of Rumah Gadang, an aspect of Minangkabau architecture. Its facade comprises elements of traditional Malay and modern features. It was opened on 31 August 1963, and it serves as a repository of Malaysia's rich cultural and historical heritage. The National Museum is a three-storey structure 109.7 metres long and 15.1 metres wide, which is 37.6 metres high at the central point. The museum houses four main galleries allotted to ethnology and natural history. The displays range from free-standing tableaux showing cultural events like weddings, festivals and costumes; to traditional weapons, musical instruments, arts and crafts, ceramics, and flora and fauna.
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