National Museum narrates the history of Malaysia from prehistoric times, through the rise of the Islamic kingdoms, colonialism, and into the modern era. A mixture of dioramas and historical artifacts bring the past to life. The surprisingly compact and well-laid out museum includes an outdoor section containing traditional houses, ancient burial poles, a steam train engine, and more. The museum complex also encompasses ethnology and craft museums, both of which deserve a visit. To visit National Museum on your holiday in Kuala Lumpur, and find out what else Kuala Lumpur has to offer, use our Kuala Lumpur.
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Li Ling is a walking time machine and a great story teller. I felt like walking into the past while Li Ling explained the process of each era and development. Worth a day spend in going through the.... more
Li Ling is a walking time machine and a great story teller. I felt like walking into the past while Li Ling explained the process of each era and development. Worth a day spend in going through the.... more »
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Two days ago I revisited National Museum. My first and last visit was in 1979. Ms Ong Li Ling was our Museum Guide for a small group of 5 of us. I must praise her for her in-depth knowledge of the...
Two days ago I revisited National Museum. My first and last visit was in 1979. Ms Ong Li Ling was our Museum Guide for a small group of 5 of us. I must praise her for her in-depth knowledge of the... more »
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When I was there, unfortunately the aircon was undermaintenance
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I wouldn't mind paying more if it means updated exhibits.
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