Bank Negara Money Museum has expanded to include other galleries. It is now known as Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery. It is located within Bank Negara Malaysia premises and provides a good numismatic collection that traces the evolution of money. The history of how ancient people traded before the use of coins and notes is shown and described in detailed at many of the exhibits here. The collection of coins on display here include those from the times of the Malacca Sultanate, colonial money, private tokens, commemorative issues and other world currencies.
The numismatic collection include the following themes:
The entrance to the well kept Money Museum at Bank Negara Malaysia.
Other Exhibits
Besides the numismatics gallery, there are a few more galleries that you can visit at the same venue. They are located on different floors of the bank.
Getting Here
The money museum is easily accessible to the public as it is located in the city centre. Take the KTM Komuter train to Bank Negara Station or the STAR LRT to Bandaraya Station. The bank is approximately 5-10 minutes walk away.
Address
Bank Negara Malaysia, Sasana Kijang, 2 Jalan Dato' Onn, 50480 KL.
Opening hours
10:00am - 6:00pm daily.
Closed on first 3 days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Admission Fee
Admisson to the museum is FREE.
Further information can be obtained by calling +60 3 9179 2784.
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