




Balai Seni Negara (National Art Gallery) is a art gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Located at No. 2, Jalan Temerloh (off Jalan Tun Razak), 53200 Kuala Lumpur, the National Art Gallery sits in the heart of the city just a short ride from major landmarks such as KL Sentral (about 10 minutes by taxi), Merdeka Square and the skyline-dominating KL Tower. It is also conveniently near Perdana Botanical Gardens, making it an easy stop for culture lovers exploring central Kuala Lumpur. You can reach it via MRT (alight at the nearby Hospital Kuala Lumpur station on the Putrajaya line) or via Rapid KL bus route 402.
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Subcategory: Art Gallery
Tags: art
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off, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price
Free entrance
Transport
Parking
On-site parking is available at the National Art Gallery, though spaces can be limited during weekends and major exhibitions.
Prime central location near KL Sentral, Merdeka Square, KL Tower and Perdana Botanical Gardens
National collection of Malaysian paintings, sculptures, textiles and contemporary works
Purpose-built architecture with distinctive spiral ramp and gallery design
Strong educational role: workshops, seminars and community-programmes
Easily accessible by public transport; wheelchair-friendly throughout
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The gallery hosts its permanent collection plus rotating special exhibitions of Malaysian and regional visual art—traditional, contemporary and multimedia.
Yes, non-commercial personal photography is generally permitted, but flash and tripods may be restricted—please check signage on arrival.
Absolutely—children can enjoy visual art, workshops and the spacious, calm galleries; younger ones may benefit from shorter visits.
Guided tours or educator-led visits are available on request—check with the gallery’s education desk ahead of your visit.
General admission is free, though special exhibitions may carry a charge—check the gallery website or front desk.
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