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Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a newly opened tourist attraction situated right in the heart of Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square). It occupies the building which was formerly the Government Printing Press next to the Kuala Lumpur Library, fronting one of the world's tallest flag poles.

The gallery showcases art and history related to the city. Among the exhibits include information on the founding of Kuala Lumpur in the second half of the 19th century, its role as a center for tin mining in the Klang Valley, and its emergence as the biggest city in the country.


Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
Author: © Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, used with permission.


 A highlight of the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a detailed miniature of Kuala Lumpur's heritage enclave, showing Dataran Merdeka and Chinatown. By end of January 2012, a 40ft by 50ft scaled model of Greater Kuala Lumpur will be on display.

Housed within the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is an information centre that provides ready help to visitors and tourists. The Tourism Unit of KL City Hall will also start its operations here soon. Also occupying a niche at the gallery is ARCH KUALA LUMPUR, a gift shop with one of the largest collection of gifts celebration Malaysia and especially Kuala Lumpur.


ARCH Gift Shop
ARCH Gift Shop
Author: © ARCH Gift Shop, used with permission.

Getting there

The nearest rapid transit station is the RapidKL Masjid Jamek LRT Station, served by the Ampang Line (ST5) and the Kelana Jaya Line (KJ13).

Getting there from the Masjid Jamek station involves a bit of walking. From the station, go northwest along Jalan Tun Perak until intersection with Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Turn left, follow Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman south until it merges with Jalan Raja. You will see Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad on your left while Dataran Merdeka is on your right. At the next intersection, turn right, and you will arrive at the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery on your left.

Opening Hours

The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is free.

Contact

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
27 Jalan Raja, Dataran Merdeka
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 3 2698 3333


 Greater Kuala Lumpur scaled model
Greater Kuala Lumpur scaled model
Author: © Greater Kuala Lumpur scaled model, used with permission.

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