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NATIONAL ART GALLERY
2, Jalan Temerloh Off Jalan Tun Razak 53200 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 4026 7000
W artgallery.gov.my
IN BRIEF
The 13,500 square metre National Art Gallery reflects the rich and diverse artistic heritage of Malaysia, showcases the best of Malaysian contemporary art and hosts visiting international exhibitions.
OPENING HOURS
9am~5pm daily.
Closed Hari Raya Aidilfitri (2 days) and Hari Raya Aidiladha.
Admission is free.
MAIN FEATURES
Established in 1958 by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the National Art Gallery is one of the leading art museums in Southeast Asia.
The Main Gallery houses a permanent collection of more than 4,000 works by Malaysia’s most important artists, including historically
LOCATION / ROUTE
Off Jalan Tun Razak, next to Istana Budaya (National Theatre).
HOW TO GET THERE KL Monorail/LRT: 10-minute walk from Titiwangsa Station.
Bus: KL Hop-On Hop-Off, GOKL Orange Route (free), RapidKL B402.
Exterior view of the National Art Gallery.
significant works, indigenous art, sculpture, textile art, multimedia and electronic art. The Tun Razak Gallery and other galleries host exhibitions by local and international artists.
Facilities include a Resource Centre, 144-seat Auditorium, souvenir shop, Art Depot (to
develop young entrepreneur artists), Art Hospital (for conservation and restoration of the collection, open to the public), and a café. Public programmes include films, lectures and art-related activities for all ages. All galleries are accessible for wheelchair users.
The Gallery’s layout is divided up into many intimate spaces which enable it to present a wide variety of artists and artistic themes.