Royal Museum, Kuala Lumpur

The Royal Museum, housed at the former National Palace, Jalan Istana, Kuala Lumpur, was the residence of His Majesty and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong from 1957 to 2011. The building was then converted to the Royal Museum, which has been open to the public since February 2013. The Royal Museum aims to uphold the Constitutional Monarchy in Malaysia by disseminating knowledge about the role of the institutions of the building itself.

Gallery

The Old National Palace building complex consists of two blocks, namely;

The Balairung Seri Gallery – was built in the 1980s and was used for the official ceremonies of his Majesty, the Raja Permaisuri Agong.

The Royal Mesuem is located approximately 5 kilometers from KL Sentral, via routes heading along Jalan Istana to Jalan Petaling. Visitors can board a taxi or use their own transport following the road signs.

Collections

The Royal Throne

Was fashioned from cengal wood without the use of nails. The steps signify the elevation the elevated that the Throne commands where as the row of five pillars symbolizes the Rukun Negara (The National Principles).

The Dinner Service

The royal dinner service has its own monogrammed cutlery, customized with the seal of the Royal Coat-of-Arms engraved on each piece.

The Royal Coat-of-Arms

Symbolizes the Constitutional Monarchy of Malaysia. The Coat-of-Arms is placed in the center flanked by two sheaves of paddy representing abundance and prosperity.

Ticket Price

Category                                                    Ticket Price

Adult (local citizens / MyCard)                    RM   5.00

Adult (Foreign Tourists).                              RM 10.00

Children (6-12 years).                                   RM   2.00

(Local / MyKid)

Student                                                         RM     3.00

(without uniform 13-17 years old)

Children                                                        RM   5.00

(Foreign tourist 6-12 years old)

Senior Citizens / Disabled                            RM      3.00

Children below 5                                                FREE

Visiting Hours

9:00 am – 5 pm daily

Closed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha

Address

Royal Museum,

Jalan Istana,

50460 Kuala Lumpur

Tel. : 603 – 2272 1896

Fax  : 603 – 2272 1907

http://www.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/muzium-diraja