The Galeria Perdana

The Galeria Perdana was the inspiration of Malaysia's 4th Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. This gallery was built as a repository and to display and share the various awards, souvenirs and gifts reveived by Tun Dr. Mahathir during his regime as Prime Minister of Malaysia. The Galeria Perdana officially opened to the public from April 1996.

Collections

The collection of vehicles and their miniature models are the main attraction of this gallery. Sculptured stone titled 'Windows of Opportunity' crafted by a famous Zimbabwean, Gerald Takawira, and a traditional ship known as Bahtera Purba also been displayed in the gallery compound.

Gallery

More than 9000 collections comprising various materials and media are displayed on a ratational basis, to ensure that visitors to the gallery will be able to enjoy different collections each time they visit the Galeria Perdana.

Block A displays the collection of gifts and souvenirs made of wood, lacquer, crystal and glass, including some precious collection of ceramics and textiles presented to Tun Dr. Mahathir.

Block B houses a collection of souvenirs belonging to Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah as well as items made from silver, bronze, pewter and copper. A collection of paintings, jewellery, vehicles and miniature models of vehicles are also displayed in Block C.

How To Get There

The Galeria Perdana is located approximately 13 km from Kuah Jetty or 20 km from the Langkawi International Airport. Transport by taxi to the gallery is also available.

Facilities

- Souvenir shop

- Café / Wifi

- Mini Library

- Auditorium

- Parking bays for cars and coaches

- Washroom

Nearby Attracrions

- Kilim Geopark

- Gunung Raya Resort

- Langkawi Sky Bridge

- Dayang Bunting Island

Entrance Fees

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)

Children (6-12 years)                                  RM   4.00

(Foreign Tourist)

Primary School Children                             RM     1.00

(6-12 years) in uniform@school parties

With approval letter.

Secondary School Children                        RM      2.00

(6-12 years) in uniform@school parties

With approval letter.

Higher Learning Students/College              RM     3.00

(Student Card)

Senior Citizens

(with MyCard/Retirement Card)                   RM      3.00

Camera                                                       RM      2.00

Video Camera.                                            RM       5.00

Visiting Hours

9am - 6pm daily

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

Address

Galeria Perdana,

Jalam Kilim, Air Hangat,

07000 Langkawi,

Kedah Darul Aman.

Tel.    : 604 - 9591 498 / 9592 863

Fax.   : 604 - 9591 819

http://www.jmm.gov.my/ms/meseum/galeria-perdana

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