The Malay World, Ethnology Museum

Ethnology Museum located nearby the Sentral Station, Kuala Lumpur

The idea for the establishment of the Malay World Ethnology Museum was first proposed by Malay scholars during the Conference of Malay Civilization in 1989. The design concept concept of the museum is inspired by a traditional Malay house, which can clearly be seen on the design of its porch and rooftop. This museum was officially opened to the public in March 2002.

Gallery

The Malay World Ethnology Museum focuses on the diversity of Malay society and culture in Malaysia through highly aesthetic collections of artefacts, such as traditional arts, clothing and jewelry, traditional games and weaponry. In addition, the depiction of the social and cultural life of the Malays in Malaysia in the gallery in portrayed by dioramas of a Malay traditional village; a Wayang Kulit (shadow play) theatre; a Malay wedding dais; and the making of Wau Bulan (moon-kites).

Shadow play with traditional characters.

Among others exhibit in the museum.

Collections

Among the fascinating collections on display are the Cik Siti Wan Kembang dress; the wedding dais of Perak; wayang kulit (shadow play) figures; a variety of replicas of perahu (boats); variously shaped congkak boards; wau bulan (moon-kites); musical instruments; wood carvings; and traditional weapons such as the keris, cannon, spear, sundang (sword) and others.

How To Get There

Located within the compound of the National Museum, visitors can take a taxi or bus (KL City Shuttle for a day trip) at KL Sentral Station or via alternative transportation centered at the KL Sentral Station such as the Commuter, Putra LRT, Monorail, or by walking approximately 1.3 km to the museum.

Traditional moon-kite highly decorated from East Coast of Malaysia.

Nearby Attractions

- Perdana Lake Garden

- Planetarium

- Islamic Art Museum

- Bird Park

- Tun Abdul Razak Memorial

Facilities

- Café

- Parking

- Prayer room

- Rest hut

- ATM Machine

General Information

Free Entrance

Visiting Hours

9 am – 6 pm daily

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

Address

Malay World Ethnology Museum,

Jalan Damansara

50566 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03 – 2282 6255 ext: 340 / 182 / 181