What makes it 88% Kids-Friendly: Children 6–12 enter cheap or free, Saturday craft workshop, AR scans and quiz sheets keep them engaged, wide corridors safe, but exhibits are text heavy if they tire early.
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time for galleries, AR activities, quiz hunt, and a snack break without tiring younger children.
Join the free guided tour:
Walk-in English tour at 10:00 am, Mon–Sat, covers Galleries A–D.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to grab seats; kids can ask the guide questions.
Use the AR & audio guide:
Download the Muzium Negara AR app and izi.travel audio guides.
Tip: Install apps before you go and bring a power bank to keep devices charged.
Saturday ‘Ceria’ craft workshop:
Hands-on crafts (rebana drums, moon kites) at 11:00 am in the Central Hall.
Tip: Seats fill fast; arrive early to sign up; younger siblings can watch.
Cakna Sejarah quiz hunt:
Pick up a scavenger-hunt sheet at the Info Counter.
Tip: Turn it into a family game; reward kids after finding all answers.
Snack & rest at the cafeteria:
Local coffee, light meals, high chairs on request.
Tip: Use this break to recharge and plan the next gallery stop.

Din Saint
There are a total of 4 exhibition galleries split into 2 levels. Gallery A was great, showcasing the prehistoric era, however, same cannot be said for the subsequent galleries. Even though the exhibits were interesting, the lack of air-conditioning was ruining it. It was not condusive to enjoy the displays and ended up rushing to finish viewing. The rest room / toilet is not convenient as you have...
JIM LEE
In a short walking distance from the KL central station. 4 sections of department tells a history of war, people and culture in Malaysia. It was a good place to stop by, tour around and learn a history. Quiet, short trip and ticket purchasing required.
Nik Hanies NA
The Pameran Fabrik ASEAN exhibition is worth a visit, especially since admission is free. The exhibition explores the cultural tapestry of the region under the theme of “different but similar,” a highly apt description for the member countries of ASEAN. A highlight is the engaging interactive photo booth. Visitors can select a specific country and background to generate a digital portrait featuri...
Nurliyana Zahidah
Me and my dad visits Muzium Negara on early October when they held an event of Temasya Riuh Sekampung. Buying ticket process and entering the main entrance was smooth. The interior design of the building are quite fascinating. There are 2 floor level. Each floor consist two gallery. The artifcats shown about the early age of human until what Malaysia had today. Some parts are interactive which mak...
Saiful Nizam
I went to Muzium Negara with my kid last Saturday. There was some kind of carnival going on around the area — not sure what it was about, and honestly, I didn’t bother much. The entrance fee was RM2 for adults, while kids below 12 get in for free. It’s been more than 20 years since I last visited this place, so I was quite curious to see what has changed — and thought it’d be a good little tour f...
Visit on weekday mornings to avoid school groups and midday heat. During the rainy season (Nov–Mar), bring a lightweight raincoat; the galleries stay dry but outdoor areas can get wet.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult tickets (2 × RM 5) | MYR 10 |
| Child tickets (2 × RM 2) | MYR 4 |
| Parking | MYR 5 |
| Cafeteria snacks | MYR 15 |
| Souvenirs | MYR 20 |
| Total Estimated | MYR 54 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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