Museums & Landmarks

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

📍 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

4.6(5,487 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

A completely free admission museum with four floors of interactive exhibits on Malaysian currency and economic history. The tunnel installation (reportedly built for over RM1 million) is the standout feature. Stroller-accessible. Free parking.

Free admissionFree parkingTunnel installationInteractive exhibitsEducational for kids 6+Bag check required
★★★★★Featured review by Elena

Wonderful experience at the museum. It has a total of 4 floors of exhibits. We spent around 2 hours+ but we could have if we are not pressing for time. My 9 year old son enjoyed playing with the interactive exhibits and learning not only about money but much more than that. There is also art gallery on the 3rd floor of the museum. Will revisit again another time since it is free and will gladly pay even if it is not. Good place to visit during school holidays and even for foreign tourists too. One thing to note the lack of signages pointing towards the basement carpark area from the main road. Some exhibits also appeared to be out of order during our visits. Other than that, no complains.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 6 and above who can engage with the interactive learning format around money, Malaysian history, and economics. The completely free admission is a genuine draw for budget-conscious families planning a full educational outing.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Allow 10–15 minutes at entry for bag check, registration, and briefing before reaching the exhibits
Only wallets and phones are permitted in the gallery — bags go into provided storage boxes or coin-deposit lockers
🎟️Parking entrance is set back and signage is small; follow basement parking signs past the adjacent building
🚗Plan 2–3 hours minimum; some floors may be closed for maintenance on any given day — check before visiting

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

5,487 Google reviews

Free admission and parking40%
Interactive and educational exhibits30%
Parking and entry navigation20%
Some exhibits closed on visit day10%
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Elena

6 months ago

Wonderful experience at the museum. It has a total of 4 floors of exhibits. We spent around 2 hours+ but we could have if we are not pressing for time. My 9 year old son enjoyed playing with the interactive exhibits and learning not only about money but much more than that. There is also art gallery on the 3rd floor of the museum. Will revisit again another time since it is free and will gladly pay even if it is not. Good place to visit during school holidays and even for foreign tourists too. One thing to note the lack of signages pointing towards the basement carpark area from the main road. Some exhibits also appeared to be out of order during our visits. Other than that, no complains.

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Mulianurani

2 months ago

I went on a Friday, so it wasn’t too crowded. The staff there were all very friendly. At the entrance, there’s a security guard who checks your bag, then you go to the registration counter to sign in and get a short briefing. Don’t worry, entry is completely free. You can only bring your wallet and phone inside…just put your bag in the locker, and don’t worry, the lockers are free too. Overall, it was really great. There’s also a section for children on the lower level, plus a café and a souvenir shop. But during my recent visit, Level 3 was closed for maintenance 🥲 Hopefully next time I I can come again and explore Level 3. Highly recommended to visit this place!

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Winson Lee

2 months ago

Great place for families. Free entrance and free parking. Kids can play and explore, especially the tunnel area which is super impressive (heard it costs over RM1 million!). A very good museum to introduce kids to the history of Ringgit in a fun and interactive way. Worth a visit.

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Ms Farah Najwa

3 months ago

It was a bit confusing at first to find parking, the sign for parking should be a bit bigger since it's passing another building to get there. There's a bag check before entering and you need to sign in and asked to either get locker for your bags or put in the boxes up front, you're only allowed to have your wallet and handphone. You will need to give a deposit in cash to get a locker. Overall it's pretty nice and educational especially since it's free admission. There are four floors including the ground but at the time the top floor was still closed. There's also a small room where they have daily activities set up for the kids to do. That day it was button making. The kids and their aunt enjoyed it. Overall it was fun and I highly recommend it to those wanting to do something with the kids without breaking the wallet.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Bank Negara Museum offers free admission and free parking across four floors of interactive exhibits where children engage with currency history through hands-on games rather than passive displays. The tunnel installation is the centrepiece — visually impressive and consistently cited by families. Bag check and registration at entry add 10–15 minutes before you reach the exhibits. Only wallets and phones are permitted inside; bags go into provided storage or coin-deposit lockers.

🕐 Opening Hours

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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