National Museum

National Museum

Introduction

The National Museum of Malaysia is the country’s premier museum, featuring a two-story classical Malay building in the Minangkabau architectural style. Flanking the entrance on both sides are two massive murals depicting Malaysian cultural history, each measuring 35.1 meters in length and 6 meters in height. The left mural portrays the full range of traditional handicraft production in Malaysia, while the right mural illustrates key historical scenes from the Hindu-Buddhist period in northern Malaysia during the 12th century up to Malaysia’s independence in 1957. The museum has four exhibition halls displaying historical and economic materials of Malaysia, Malay customs and traditions, as well as models of local tropical plants and animals. Exhibits include Chinese porcelain excavated in Johor Lama dating back to the 16th century and Ming dynasty porcelain specially made for Muslims in the 15th century. There are also materials on Malaysian shadow puppetry and shadow puppetry from around the world, along with reproductions of documents recounting the visit of the Ming dynasty navigator Zheng He to Malacca. The outdoor exhibition area features exhibits such as vintage locomotives, classic cars, and a replica of an ancient Malay palace.   Transportation

Address: East side of the south entrance of Lakeside Gardens.

 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia