Malaysia National Museum with Kuala Lumpur City Famous Landmarks
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
National Museum building has a sweeping, traditional Minangkabau-style roof and a main entrance flanked by two large murals of Italian glass mosaic that portray the country’s major historical events and cultural activities. A couple of years ago the National Museum underwent an extensive renovation that had an all-new gallery added to its complex.
Free City Tour: TUGU NEGARA (NATIONAL MONUMENT), SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING, ISTANA NEGARA (NATIONAL PALACE) and DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
National Museum Opening Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm
What To Expect
Muzium Negara
10.00am meet and greet our friendly English Speaking Driver at the hotel lobby and proceed for your tour and You will be picked-up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and take a tour through the Kuala Lumpur City. Opened in 1963, the museum is housed in a striking building incorporating traditional Malay and Minangkabau architectural features. Two giant murals of Italian glass mosaic line the front facade of the museum and portray highlights from Malay history and culture. This gallery displays the results of historical research and archaeological excavations. Exhibits include Palaeolithic-era stone tools from 200,000 years ago, Neolithic pottery, a replica of Perak Man skeleton (reckoned to be 10-11,000 years old), a bronze Son Dong bell found near Muar, Johor which originated from Vietnam in 150AD, and a seated Bodhisattva statue thought to be around a thousand years old.
National Monument
Now we start a free City Tour to TUGU NEGARA (NATIONAL MONUMENT), SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING, ISTANA NEGARA (NATIONAL PALACE) and DATARAN MERDEKA (MERDEKA SQUARE). TUGU NEGARA (NATIONAL MONUMENT) Situated overlooking the KL Lake gardens, the huge bronze monument was built to pay tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives defending the country during the Communist Insurgency in 1950s. The National Monument was designed by Felix de Weldon, the architect of the famous Iwo Jima Memorial
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Malaysia National Museum with Kuala Lumpur City Famous Landmarks
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (selected hotel only)
English Speaking Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free City Tour: 2 Hours
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Educational exploration
Aiysha M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was rainy and wonderful all at the same time. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very friendly and kind. I learned a lot of about the history of Malaysia and its people.
Good Return Visit but relatively few changes
stevebG6121BX,Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00As members of the 20-strong Anglo-Thai Society Regional Tour, my wife and myself paid a return visit to the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur. Our last visit was some 25 years ago (when we were living in Malaysia) and much as we enjoyed the many exhibits, few of these appeared to be new. Even so, this is an interesting place to visit for anyone looking to find out more about the Nation’s history.
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