Malaysian Chinese Museum — Attraction in Kajang Municipal Council

Stepping into the Malaysian Chinese Museum felt like stepping back in time. The stories whispered from every display, artifacts, and photograph resonated deeply with me, having grown up during this era.

The museum masterfully transports you to bustling Chinatown streets, complete with the aroma of spices wafting from recreated food stalls and the cacophony of chatter in various Chinese dialects. One exhibit that particularly resonated with me was the meticulously recreated traditional Hakka kitchen, complete with its hearth and ancestral tablets.

While some aspects of these vibrant cultures may be fading, the museum serves as a vital repository of their stories, traditions, and struggles. It's a powerful reminder of the rich tapestry that Chinese communities have woven into the fabric of Malaysian society.

If you're seeking a glimpse into the heart and soul of Malaysia's Chinese communities, look no further than the Malaysian Chinese Museum. It's an experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for their history, resilience, and enduring cultural...

This is the first Chinese museum in KL region, recently just opened in May 2018. It is within the new Hua Zhong building. It is fully air-conditioned. The entrance fees for adult RM20, Elderly RM10 and children RM5. This museum is equipped with interactive software such as e-intro where you can scan and be presented with short film clips and audiovisual introduction. There are many photos opportunities with replicas and look alike, which would make you feel like travelling in time tunnel to the past. From the history of Cheng Ho to the mass exodus of Chinese to Nanyang and Malaya, and the formation of Malaysia. It also narrates the contribution of ethnic Chinese in building Malaysia. There is a theatre showing video clip about the Chinese first coming to Malaya. This is a new tourist destination worth visiting. It is huge and you would probably spend about two hours here. There are ample parking spaces and it is...

At the begining of the entrance, the audio and awesome replicate ship set up on the introduction of Cheng Ho is great. However, towards the end of the display is rather dull with lots of emphasis on the relationship with Mainland China stuff and info, and lack of attraction and interest to move on to read and view all the posters and politician images.

The lighting need to adjust properly as every section has limited light sensor control and it will suddenly darken with horror stature and pictures/ photos when you are happen to be in these sections. This also make reading difficult as some displays has small prints and old.

Overall, there are room for improvements, and to recommend seniors citizen age cap at 60 instead of 65 to enjoy half of the entrance fees.

No tour guide available during our visit and no sign board indicate...