Located on the borders of Taman Tasik Perdana or the famous Lake Gardens of Kuala Lumpur, National Museum is one of the biggest museums of the country. National Museum Kuala Lumpur that was established in the year 1963 was set up with an intention of making it a repository of the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia and a center that conveys knowledge to the tourists about the historic past of the country.
The National Museum Kuala Lumpur has a number of galleries that provide insights on the development of the country. Called as the historical gallery, metalwork and musical instruments gallery, cultural gallery, national sports gallery and national history gallery, these galleries give a lot of information about the original culture of Malaysia.
Apart from the galleries that offer information about Malaysian culture, the museum also offers facilities to the visitors. National Museum Kuala Lumpur houses a conservation library that has more than 6500 titles that are helpful for the students, researchers and other visitors who are interested in the field of archeology, ethnology, natural history and other related subjects. The museum also has a photographic studio that has slides and negatives related to the subjects that are of the interest of the museum. The museum also organizes a number of theme-based exhibitions from time to time. Old locomotives, vintage cars and a replica of an ancient Malay palace are also kept on the grounds of the museum.
On your next tour to Kuala Lumpur, you must not miss out National Museum Kuala Lumpur, as here you will get a closer look of the authentic Malay culture.
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