- Address: Kurator, Muzium Sejarah Nacional, Jalan Temerloh, 29 Jalan Raja, 50566 Kuala Lumpur
- Phones: 603-26944590, 603-26944591, 603-26944592
- Fax: 603-26944640
- Website: www.nationalhistorymuseum.gov.my
- Working hours: 9: 00-18: 00, daily
A glimpse into the National Historical Museum in Kuala Lumpur will be of interest to any tourist who visited Malaysia . It is located opposite the square of Merdeka . Here are exhibited ancient artifacts collected over the decades.
Creating a museum
Originally, in 1888, the original building was built of wood and brick to house a commercial bank. Subsequently, it was destroyed, and in its place was built a new one using the typical forms of Moorish and Islamic architecture. The architect was A. Norman. The building was designed to harmonize it with surrounding houses.
During the Japanese occupation, the building housed the Telecommunications Department. After the end of the war, the main commercial bank was re-established there until 1965. Later, the building was occupied by the Land Office of Kuala Lumpur, and only on October 24, 1991 it was transferred to the National Historical Museum. It should be noted that this place was very convenient for the museum .
Collections
It contains all the national treasures of the past of Malaysia. The most interesting exhibits of the museum are:
- sandstone, which is 520 million years old;
- octagonal gold coin of the XV century.
- ancient manuscripts, seals, tools and weapons used before in Malaysia.
- the skull of a person who is supposedly 40,000 years old;
- documents and maps for all the geological samples present in the museum.
Research work
The National Historical Museum conducts continuous research activities, collecting the treasures of the nation. To date, there are about 1000 copies that the museum has managed to preserve and classify as a priority order of importance for the country's history. This applies to weapons, documents, cards, coins, clothing.
How to get there?
The historical museum can be reached by buses Nos. 33, 35, 2, 27, 28 and 110. You can also use the services of LRT (metro) and get off at Putra or Star station.