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Title: Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery: Free Entry & Hours Asia Specialist Museum ⏱ 1–1.5 hours Free entry # Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery [Kuala Lumpur](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/) · [Malaysia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/malaysia/) · Founded 2011 [Baca dalam Bahasa Melayu →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/ms/museums/bank-negara-museum-and-art-gallery/) ![Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/images/bank-negara-museum-and-art-gallery.webp) Photo: [Vano111ru](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bank_Negara_Malaysia_Museum_and_Art_Gallery.jpg) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) Opened 2011 Permanent galleries 6 Recommended Visit 1–1.5 hours Museum type Money, economics and art ## Quick answer Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — bank Negara Malaysia's Museum and Art Gallery fills four floors of the Sasana Kijang building on Jalan Dato' Onn, Kuala Lumpur, with free galleries on money, the economy and the central bank. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed Mondays. Admission: free admission for all visitors. Allow 1–1.5 hours. Visitor information last reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the official museum site for current details. ## Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery at a glance: hours, tickets and time needed - **Opening hours:** Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - **Closed:** Mondays and the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri - **Last entry:** 4:30 PM - **Admission:** Free admission for all visitors - **Booking:** Tickets usually available on the day - **Time needed:** 1–1.5 hours - **Best time to visit:** Any day from Tuesday to Sunday; arrive by 4:00 PM, as last admission is 4:30 PM. - **Getting there:** Train: KTM Komuter to Bank Negara station, which the museum lists as its nearest rail stop - **Address:** Sasana Kijang, 2 Jalan Dato' Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - **Closures:** As of October 2026 the museum's website lists the Art Gallery (Level 3) and the Islamic Finance Gallery (Level 1) as temporarily closed until further notice, with new displays promised. The Children's, Bank Negara Malaysia, Economics and Numismatics galleries are not listed as closed. - **Official website:** museum.bnm.gov.my Checked 2026-10-22 against [the official website](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/visit.html). Prices and hours change — confirm before you travel. ## What is Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery known for? Bank Negara Malaysia, the country's central bank, was established on 26 January 1959. In 2011 it opened Sasana Kijang, a centre on Jalan Dato' Onn that the Prime Minister officially launched on 14 September that year, and the bank's Museum and Art Gallery occupies one wing of it, replacing the earlier Bank Negara Money Museum. Its stated aim is to give the public an informal place to learn about economics, Islamic banking, financial planning and the central bank's role in nation building, while the art gallery shows the collection of Malaysian and Southeast Asian art the bank has acquired since 1962. The building's name joins the Sanskrit word sasana, a meeting point for the learned and wise, with kijang, the barking deer closely identified with the bank. Its architecture takes inspiration from the cowrie shell, the facade carries geometric patterns drawn from traditional Malay fabric, and transparent materials let natural light into the interior. Inside the museum, the spiralling Nautilus Staircase rises from the lobby to link every floor, and its shape became the museum's logo, a spiral meant to suggest curiosity. Sasana Kijang also houses the SEACEN Centre and the Islamic Financial Services Board. Six permanent galleries are spread over four levels. On the ground floor, the Children's Gallery is built around the idea of 'Save, Spend and Share' and is entered through the RM1 Million Tunnel. Level 1 holds the Bank Negara Malaysia Gallery, with its Governor's Room, the Economics Gallery, which follows Malaysia's economy from independence to the present, and the Islamic Finance Gallery. The Numismatics Gallery on Level 2 runs from barter, animal-shaped ingots and tin money through Malay sultanate, colonial and Japanese-occupation currencies to post-independence notes, with a River of Coins and world banknotes. Level 3 is the 10,000-square-foot Art Gallery. Admission is free, and the museum opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:30 PM. Walk-ins are allowed; groups of more than 20 must book by email. Bags, food and tripods are not allowed in the galleries, so use the lockers, which take a RM10 refundable deposit. As of October 2026 the website lists the Art Gallery and the Islamic Finance Gallery as closed until further notice, so check before going for the art. The nearest stations are KTM Bank Negara and LRT Bandaraya, and a café and museum shop are on the ground floor. Best for: Families · Budget Travellers · Rainy-day visits ## What are the must-see works at Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery? 5 highlights that define the collection: RM1 Million Tunnel, River of Coins, Early currencies of the region and more. 1 ### RM1 Million Tunnel Malaysian banknotes from all four series 📍 Children's Gallery, Ground Floor A walk-through passage lined with real Malaysian banknotes worth RM1 million, from RM1 to RM1,000, layered between acrylic sheets at the entrance to the hands-on Children's Gallery. 2 ### River of Coins Numismatics Gallery display 📍 Numismatics Gallery, Level 2 One of the gallery's main attractions, alongside a barter-trade game and a display of banknotes from around the world. 3 ### Early currencies of the region Animal-shaped ingots, tin money and Malay sultanate coins 📍 Numismatics Gallery, Level 2 Objects of different shapes and sizes once accepted as money in the region, followed by Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial coins and notes, Sabah and Sarawak money and post-independence currency. 4 ### Nautilus Staircase Sasana Kijang architecture · 2011 📍 Lobby, rising through every floor The spiral staircase that begins in the lobby and links every floor of the museum; its form inspired the museum's spiral logo. 5 ### Bank Negara Malaysia art collection Mohd Hoessein Enas, Yong Mun Sen, Chuah Thean Teng, Syed Ahmad Jamal, Ibrahim Hussein and others 📍 Art Gallery, Level 3 (closed until further notice) Paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures collected by the central bank since 1962, shown in rotating displays when the Art Gallery is open. ## Collections and highlights - • Malaysian banknotes and coins from all four series - • Barter, ingot and tin money of the region - • Malay sultanate, colonial and Japanese-occupation currencies - • World banknotes - • Central banking and the Malaysian economy since independence - • Islamic finance history - • Malaysian and Southeast Asian art collected since 1962 ## Tips for visiting Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery 1. ### Best time to visit Any day from Tuesday to Sunday; arrive by 4:00 PM, as last admission is 4:30 PM. Weekends and public holidays have the advantage of free parking. Closed Mondays and on the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. 2. ### Tickets & booking Free, with no ticket needed; walk-ins are welcome. Groups of more than 20 must book by email (infomuseum@bnm.gov.my), and free guided tours can be arranged for educational groups. 3. ### Accessibility The museum says all galleries and facilities are accessible to wheelchair and pram users, and wheelchairs and strollers can be borrowed at the ground-floor museum counter. 4. ### Photography rules Non-commercial photography and video are allowed, but no flash in the Art Gallery and no tripods or monopods; other kinds of shoot need approval from Bank Negara Malaysia. ## How do you get to Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery? - train KTM Komuter to Bank Negara station, which the museum lists as its nearest rail stop - metro LRT to Bandaraya station, also listed by the museum for visitors arriving by rail - car Car park on levels LG4 and LG5 of Sasana Kijang: RM5 for the first 4 hours, RM1 for each extra hour, RM10 daily maximum; free at weekends and on public holidays Address: Sasana Kijang, 2 Jalan Dato' Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ## Sources we checked Visitor facts and history on this page come from these sources, checked on the dates shown. 1. [Visit Us | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/visit.html) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 2. [About Us | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/aboutus.html) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 3. [Contact Us | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/contact.html) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 4. [Art Gallery | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/Galleries/ArtGallery/) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 5. [Islamic Finance Gallery | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/Galleries/Islamic/) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 6. [Numismatic Gallery | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/Galleries/Numismatics/) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 7. [Children's Gallery | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/Galleries/Childrens/) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 8. [Bank Negara Malaysia Gallery | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/Galleries/Corporate/) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 9. [Economics Gallery | Museum and Art Gallery Bank Negara Malaysia](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/v2/Galleries/Economics/) — Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, checked 22 October 2026 10. [Sasana and Lanai Kijang](https://www.bnm.gov.my/sasana-and-lanai-kijang) — Bank Negara Malaysia, checked 22 October 2026 11. [Opening of Sasana Kijang](https://www.bnm.gov.my/-/opening-of-sasana-kijang) — Bank Negara Malaysia, checked 22 October 2026 12. [The magnificent Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2020/05/02/the-magnificent-bank-negara-museum-and-art-gallery) — Free Malaysia Today (2 May 2020), checked 22 October 2026 13. [Malaysia Museum's Marvels of Money](https://currency-news.com/news/2025/oct/31/malaysia-museums-marvels-of-money/) — Currency News (31 October 2025), checked 22 October 2026 ## Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery: frequently asked questions ### How much is the entrance fee for the Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery? Nothing: admission is free for everyone, and Bank Negara Malaysia says its informal-learning services are provided at no cost to visitors. Individual visitors do not need a ticket and walk-ins are allowed. Groups of more than 20 people must book in advance by emailing infomuseum@bnm.gov.my. The only charges you are likely to meet are the RM10 refundable locker deposit and parking. ### Where is the Bank Negara Museum and how do I get there? The museum is in the Sasana Kijang building at 2 Jalan Dato' Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. The museum lists KTM Bank Negara station and LRT Bandaraya station as the nearest rail stops. Drivers can use the building's car park on levels LG4 and LG5, which costs RM5 for the first four hours on weekdays and is free at weekends and on public holidays. ### How long should I spend at the Bank Negara Museum? Plan 1–1.5 hours for the highlights of Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery. Add extra time for temporary exhibitions, the shop and the café. ### What are the highlights of the Bank Negara Museum? Most visitors start with the RM1 Million Tunnel, a passage lined with real Malaysian banknotes from RM1 to RM1,000. Upstairs, the Numismatics Gallery shows animal-shaped ingots, tin money, sultanate and colonial coins and a River of Coins, while the Economics Gallery traces the economy since independence. The spiralling Nautilus Staircase that links every floor is a sight in itself. ### Can I take photos inside the Bank Negara Museum? Yes, for non-commercial purposes. The museum allows photography and video in the galleries, but camera flash must not be used in the Art Gallery, and tripods, monopods and other camera accessories are prohibited. Bags cannot be taken into the galleries; only a wallet, mobile phone and camera are allowed, so leave everything else in a locker (RM10 refundable deposit). ### Are all the galleries at the Bank Negara Museum open? Not at the moment. As of October 2026 the museum's website shows the Art Gallery on Level 3 and the Islamic Finance Gallery on Level 1 as temporarily closed until further notice, with new displays promised. The Children's, Bank Negara Malaysia, Economics and Numismatics galleries are not listed as closed. Check the website or call +603 2784 6482 before making a special trip for the art. ### Is Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery open on Mondays? No — Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery is closed every Monday (closing days: Mondays and the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri). It is open Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Plan a different museum for that day, and check the official website for holiday changes. ### What are Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery's opening hours? Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and closed Mondays and the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Last entry: 4:30 PM. Hours can change for holidays and events, so check the official website before you go. ### Is Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery free to visit? Yes — free admission for all visitors. Plan your visit Admission Free admission for all visitors Hours Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays and the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri) [Official website & tickets](https://museum.bnm.gov.my/) [View on Google Maps →](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=3.1575,101.6905) We don't sell tickets or take commission — links go to the museum. 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