National Automobile Museum

The National Automobile Museum was a project inspired by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s 4^th Prime Minister, to showcase the historical development of the transportation system and the national automotive industry as well as the country’s success in its venture into this industry. This two-storey museum, located at the Sepang International Circuit Welcome Centre was opened to the public in March 2004.

Gallery

The exhibition area on the first floor starts with an introduction to the National Automobile Museum as well as the history of the development of Malaysia’s transportation system, followed by two segments, namely the Sepang International Circuit segments and the Classic and Vintage segment. The former showcases the development and the growth of the Sepang International Circuit, the brainchild of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. The Classic and Vintage segment display a collection of cars, 25 to more than 50 years old, which were previously used in this country and have their own unique history.

The 2^nd floor exhibition area is divided into five segments, comprising a display of the national automotive industry which enabling visitors to learn and explore in depth the contributions made by five local companies, namely DRB-Hicom, Proton, Bufori, Modenas and Perodua in leading, developing and promoting this industry.

Collections

The National Automobile Museum displays as many as 22 classic and local models. The models displayed include a collection of six classic and vintage cars, namely the MGTD, Alvis Tourer, Jaguar D-Type, Austin Healy 3000, Ford Speedster and Brushmobile. These models are among the oldest models and one of six found in the world. Among the local and international models on display are Proton, Perodua, DRB-Hicom, Modenas and Bufori.

Facilities

Guided Tours

Mini Library

Washroom

How To Get There

The National Automobile Museum is located approximately 85 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre and is connected with the Middle Ring Road of the North-South Highway (Elite), PLUS Highway, and several other highways as well as the Express Railway link (ERL) route. Taxis and busses heading to the Sepang International circuit can be boarded at the KL Sentral Station or KLIA Sepang.

Nearby Attractions

- Sepang International Circuit

- Kuala Lumpur International Airport

- Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT – now KLIA2)

- Nilai 3 Commercial Centre

- Grilled Fish Centre, Bagan Lalang, Sepang.

- Sepang Gold Coast.

General Information

FREE ENTRANCE

Visiting Hours

9:00 am – 6:00 pm daily

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

Address

National Automobile Museum,

International Sepang Circuit,

Jalan Pekeliling, 64000 KLIA,

Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Tel. : 03 – 8787 1499 / 4759

Fax. : 03 – 8787 3732

http://www.jmm.gov.my/ms/museum/muzium-automobile-nasional