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Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery
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Aims to provide the public with an informal venue for learning about the importance of economics, Islamic banking and financial planning, along with the role that the Central Bank.
The Art Gallery showcases the Central Bank’s collection of Malaysian and Southeast Asian art acquired since 1962.
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery
Aims to provide the public with an informal venue for learning about the importance of economics, Islamic banking and financial planning, along with the role that the Central Bank plays in nation building through prudent economic transformational policies. The Art Gallery showcases the Central Bank’s collection of Malaysian and Southeast Asian art acquired since 1962.
Bank Negara Malaysia
Established on 26 January 1959 under the Central Bank of Malaya Act 1958 (CBA 1958). The CBA 1958 has been superceded by the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 which became effective on 25 November 2009. It is a statutory body wholly owned by the Government of Malaysia. Bank Negara Malaysia serves as the banker and financial advisor to the government.
The Nautilus Icon
One of the most striking features in Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery is the Nautilus Staircase that begins from the lobby and links every floor. This structure is the inspiration for the main graphic icon. The icon is actively applied and prevalent across all of Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery’s communications material. As a graphic element, the spiral symbolically reflects the desire for knowledge that never stops. The fluid movement in the design speaks volumes for inquisitive and inquiring minds. In short, the ‘spiral’ generates ‘curiosity’.
Visit Our Galleries
Art Gallery
The Art Gallery provides a rotating display of the Central Bank of Malaysia’s art collection. Selected paintings, prints, drawings and sculptures which chart the nation’s milestones and highlight the Central Bank’s support for the arts include works by early masters such as Hossein Enas and Yong Mun Sen, continuing up to the present day.
Numismatics Gallery
Discover the early history of money and go back to a time when objects of different shapes and sizes were commonly accepted as currency within the region. Play the ‘Barter Trade’ game, explore the unique ‘River of Coins’ and see the display of world banknotes.
Main Attractions
- River of Coins
- Barter Game
- World Banknotes
Islamic Finance Gallery
Explore early Islamic concepts of commerce and finance, which began in the Middle East, extended to Europe and now influence the entire world. Partnerships, corporations and paper cheques are just some of the innovations that have been developed over the past thousand years.
Bank Negara Malaysia Gallery
Learn about the important role and responsibilities of the Central Bank of Malaysia in maintaining the financial and economic health of the country.Informative and visually striking displays explain the multiple tasks and people-oriented attributes of the Central Bank.
Economics Gallery
Discover how economic policies affect the development of the nation and explore Malaysia’s economic progress from independence to the present day. Learn about Malaysia’s role in the global economy and its achievements in the financial system.
Children's Gallery
Filled with hands-on games and activities based on the concept of ‘Save, Spend and Share’, the Children’s Gallery is a unique educational venue. Experience the RM1 Million Tunnel with its variety of Malaysian banknote denominations and series.
