Thousands Throng Museums Nationwide To Celebrate International Museum Day

Barnama

18-05-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with today's International Museum Day celebration, thousands of visitors from within and outside the country did not miss the opportunity to 'travel back in time' by exploring the history and heritage found in museums nationwide.
A total of 19 museums under the supervision of the Department of Museums Malaysia (JMM) were opened free of charge to the public in conjunction with the celebration.
In the capital city, the National Museum began to fill with local visitors and foreign tourists as soon as it opened at 9 am to witness the collection of the nation's history and heritage on display.
Assistant Curator of the National Museum Siti Jumiah Abdul Razak said that as an added attraction, volunteer tour guides fluent in various languages were provided for visitors, in addition to traditional performances and the opening of the ASEAN Gallery in conjunction with Malaysia's chairmanship this year.
A tourist from New Zealand, Beli Harvey, 26, who arrived in Malaysia last Friday, said he was excited when informed that the museum was open for free in conjunction with today's International Museum Day.
"I am aware of the International Museum Day but I didn't expect the entrance was free, it was a nice surprise. Also, the diversity of this country really taught me well through my visit here,' he said.
In SELANGOR, the Sultan Alam Shah Museum in Shah Alam became a focal point for parents to bring their children to spend the weekend with beneficial activities.
Private sector employee Hani Hairi, 46, who came with her 14-year-old twins, said the visit gave her children the opportunity to get to know history more closely in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
"My children are excited because it's been a long time since they visited a museum. I used to bring them when they were small, so now that we have time on the weekend, we came to see the exhibitions here," she said.