History

Designed in a parallel Islamic style to nearby government buildings, this building features distinctive red and white banding. Originally built in 1905 in a mixed Moghul-Islamic style, it served as the Federated Malay States Railway Headquarters. Later, it housed the Selangor Public Works Department, with modifications added to better align with the Moghul style of adjacent buildings before finally becoming the National Textile Museum on 9 January 2010.

Significance

The National Textile Museum highlights Malaysia's traditional textiles and clothing from ancient to modern times, showcasing the rich diversity of Malaysian society. It tracks textile trends and developments shaping community life in Malaysia. Explore galleries with traditional textiles, accessories, and clothing, and enjoy rotating multimedia presentations and exhibitions on textiles and their production techniques.

Travel Tips

• The museum is very active in events accessible to the public, announced on their official Facebook page.

• The museum also provides guided tours that can be requested via their official form.

• The National Textile Museum is only a 10-minute walk away from the KL Tourism Bureau.

• The museum has a very affordable admission fee:

  
  

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