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DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS MALAYSIA
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia
Jalan Damansara
50566 Kuala Lumpur T (03) 2267 1000
W jmm.gov.my
The Department of Museums Malaysia is responsible for managing the many
federal-government-owned museums around the country (please see listings), including the National Museum in
Kuala Lumpur. Its objective
is to preserve, conserve and disseminate knowledge on the country’s historical, cultural
and natural heritage through activities such as exhibitions, educational programs and museum development. The department also aims to help create a harmonious society with high moral standards and to assist the government in promoting the tourism industry.
The Department has a library with an extensive collection
of books including some
very rare volumes, which
are invaluable especially
to researchers. Books and video compact disks (VCDs) published by the department are also available at the
library. The Department also provides advisory services
to state departments, other government agencies as well as individuals and the private sector pertaining to preserving the historical legacy of the country.
The headquarters of the Museum Department, located in the landscaped grounds of the National Museum.