Happy Malaysia Day, besties!
While many of us are planning short getaways with friends and family for the long weekend this Malaysia Day, why not try something a little different this year?
Let’s put up some twists by visiting some museums around the Klang Valley!
Here are five museum picks for your Malaysia Day adventure:
1. The National Museum Of Malaysia
Let’s start off the list with the OG.
If you ever need a crash course in Malaysia’s rich and diverse history, then Muzium Negara is an ideal place to visit.
From the early kingdoms to colonial times and independence, this museum showcases galleries of images, cultural exhibition rooms and more for you to explore.
This museum visit will be a great reminder of how far we’ve come together as a nation.
🕐 Operating hours: Daily, 9 am - 5 pm
🎫 Entrance fee: RM2 (Malaysian), RM5 (Non-Malaysian)
📍 Department of Museum, Jalan Damansara, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50566 Kuala Lumpur
Tip: Book a Lalamove Ride and get dropped off right at the museum entrance! Use the code [LALARIDE20] to enjoy discounts!
2. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
This stunning museum is often overlooked by many people when it’s actually a gem.
It’s a perfect place for those who appreciate intricate craftsmanship and beautiful architecture, as this museum holds one of the best collections of Islamic decorative arts in Southeast Asia.
🕐 Operating hours: Daily, 9.30 am - 6 pm
🎫 Entrance fee: RM20
📍 Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Jalan Lembah, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tip: Don’t forget to bring your digicam and take as many photos as you can!
3. Bank Negara Malaysia Museum And Art Gallery
Did you know that we have a museum that showcases Malaysia’s economic journey?
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery is surprisingly fun even if you’re not into finance!
There are six kinds of galleries you can explore in this museum: Children’s Gallery, the Bank Negara Malaysia Gallery, Economic Gallery, Islamic Finance Gallery, Numismatics Gallery and Art Gallery.
And the best part is, you can walk through an RM1 million money tunnel filled with a variety of Malaysian banknotes from different series.
🕐 Operating hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
🎫 Entrance fee: Free
📍 Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tip: Visitors are not allowed to bring bags, monopod/tripod, food and drinks inside the museum. Only your wallet, mobile phone and camera are allowed.
4. National Textile Museum
Here’s another underrated museum you can visit during the long weekend.
This small but charming museum in Kuala Lumpur features four distinct galleries: Pohon Budi Gallery, Pelangi Gallery, Teluk Berantai Gallery and Ratna Sari Gallery.
In this gallery, you’ll get to see all types of Malaysian traditional clothes from different races and cultures, including those from Sabah and Sarawak.
🕐 Operating hours: Daily, 10 am - 5 pm
🎫 Entrance fee: RM2 (Malaysian), RM5 (Non-Malaysian)
📍 26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Tip: Hop between the Bank Negara Museum and to National Textile Museum with Lalamove Ride for hassle-free parking!
5. MinNature Malaysia
Source: Tripadvisor
This one’s not exactly a museum, but it’s totally worth a visit!
MinNature Malaysia features miniature models of Malaysian landmarks such as KLCC, KL Tower, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and more.
If you would like to visit a place where you can bring your kids this Malaysia Day, this might be the best one to choose as it’s located inside a mall.
🕐 Operating hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm
🎫 Entrance fee: RM30
📍Level 1, Green Zone above Giant Supermarket, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Hop From Museum to Museum With Lalamove Ride
This Malaysia Day, let’s make it extra special by visiting these museums in Klang Valley and dive into the stories that built this country.
So, plan your museum hopping carefully, pack your essentials and don’t forget to book a Lalamove Ride for a hassle-free journey!
