Kuala Lumpur

Free things to do in Kuala Lumpur

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18 places in Kuala Lumpur you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Kuala Lumpur

National Visual Arts Gallery2 Jalan TemerlohMon–Fri 09:00-19:00
Galeria Sri Perdana10:00-17:30 · Fri 10:00-12:00, 15:00-17:30 · closed Mon
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery09:00-18:30 · closed Tue
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art GalleryTue–Sun 10:00-17:00
Malay World Gallery09:00-17:30
Royal Malaysia Police Museum5 Jalan PerdanaTue–Sun 10:00-18:00 · Fri 12:30-14:30 off "Friday's prayer"
Museum of Asian ArtMon–Thu 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00 · Fri 09:00-12:15, 14:45-17:00
National Textile Museum26 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin09:00-17:00
Sri Taman Memorial Tun Abdul RazakJalan PerdanaTue–Fri 09:00-17:00

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Kuala Lumpur

Lim Lian Geok Memorial
Orchid ParkMon–Sun 09:00-18:00
National Monument

Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN Sculpture Garden
KLCC Park07:00-22:00
Merdeka Boulevard At 118
Botanical Garden
Perdana Botanical Gardens07:00-20:00
Titiwangsa Lake Park

Free-admission days

When museums in Malaysia open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Kuala Lumpur

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Kuala Lumpur, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Kuala Lumpur for free?

18 places in Kuala Lumpur with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.

Are there free museums in Kuala Lumpur?

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?

Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.

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