Here are 11 popular attractions you should add to your list if you're bringing your family out for a good time!
Last updated: 1 August 2024
Nestled amidst glass structures and concrete buildings reaching for the sky are an assortment of historical monuments, colorful cultural sites and lush vegetation among others. From sightseeing to enjoying the night life, there’s something for the different interests.
Here's a list of 11 popular attractions you should check out with your family!
1. Aquaria KLCC
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Address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily | 10 am – 8 pm (last entry: 7 pm)
Admission (Tickets):
MyKad Holders
- Adult: RM 52 (Weekdays) & RM 55 (Weekends & Public Holiday)
- Child (3 – 12 yrs): RM 42 (Weekdays) & RM 45 (Weekends & Public Holiday)
- Senior: RM 42 (Weekdays) & RM 45 (Weekends & Public Holiday)
General Admission
- Adult: RM 75 (Weekdays) & RM 79 (Weekends & Public Holiday)
- Child (3 – 12 yrs): RM 65 (Weekdays) & RM 69 (Weekends & Public Holiday)
- Senior: RM 65 (Weekdays) & RM 69 (Weekends & Public Holiday)
You may have traversed the world over the seas, maybe even across the ocean but have you travelled the world underwater? Situated within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Aquaria KLCC is an aquarium housing 5,000 aquatic and land bound creatures from around the globe, from tropical waters to the Atlantic Ocean. The Red-bellied Piranha, coral reef fishes, star fish, otters, angelfishes, stingrays and tiger sharks, are just some of the many residents.
2 Batu Caves
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Address: Batu Caves,68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily | 6 am – 9 pm for main cave
Admission: Free for main cave
Sitting within limestone caves, Batu Caves might not be your typical Hindu temple but with its maze of caves, lofty ceiling and array of colorful idols, statues and paintings, it makes quite an arresting sight. The Temple Cave that sits atop a flight of more than 200 steps, the Dark Cave that’s accessible half-way up the steep stairs and the Ramayana Cave are quite popular spots. Beware on your climb up, for groups of monkeys often await to ambush the unsuspecting visitor.
3. Museum of Illusions
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Location: Ansa Hotel 1st&2nd floor, 101 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Daily | 10 am – 10 pm
Admission: (Get Tickets from Klook)
Seniors (55+): RM 40 (MyKad) & RM 50 (Non MyKad)
The Museum of Illusions is a quirky little museum featuring over 10 interactive exhibits, each one offering up fascinating illusions that turn even adults into excited little kids. Some of the showcases include Optical Illusions, The Vortex Tunnel and The Anti-gravity Room.
Blown away your mind and vision at the Museum of Illusions unique exhibits based on science, mathematics, psychology and art.
4. Perdana Botanical Gardens
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Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily | 7 am – 8 pm
Admission: Free
Aside from taking a reprieve from the busy bee life and strolling through the various gardens, there’s much to do on the landscaped hills of Perdana Botanical Gardens (formerly Lake Gardens), one of the oldest parks in Kuala Lumpur, as the garden is home to several attractions. The National Monument, Butterfly Park, Bird Park and National Planetarium, are some of the places that might interest you.
5. Petronas Twin Towers
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Address: PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last admission by 20:30 PM). Closed on Monday
Admission:
- Non-MyKad
- Senior (61 years & above): RM 50
- Adult: RM 98
- Child (3 - 12 years): RM 50
- Free for kids below 2 years
- MyKad
- Senior (61 years & above): RM 17
- Adult: RM 35
- Child (3 - 12 years): RM 17
- Free for kids below 2 years
Kuala Lumpur’s iconic landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers standing at 88-storeys high are the world’s tallest twin towers. The two-storey Skybridge that sits between the two towers on the 41st floor provides a spectacular view of the sprawling city below. But if that is not enough height for you, the Observation Deck on the 86th view provides a grand bird’s eye view of the cityscape. The floor also has exhibits about the tower and its history.
Do note that tickets to the Skybridge and Observation Deck are limited. You can get them online in advance or arrive really early to queue up for your tickets. You can also book tickets for the Petronas Twin Towers tour here.
6. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
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Address: Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, 4, Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, 53300 Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Daily | 9 am – 5 pm
Admission: Free
The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is about all things pewter. Not only does it provide insights into Royal Selangor’s history of pewtersmithing, which is more than a century old, it also provides a very hands-on learning experience about pewter with its craft workshops and interactive exhibits.
7. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (Taman Burung KL)
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Address: 920 Jalan Cenderawasih, Taman Tasik Perdana 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily | 9 am – 6 pm
Admission (Tickets):
- Non-MyKad
- Adult: RM 85
- Child (3 - 11 years): RM 60
- MyKad
- Adult: RM 45
- Child (3 - 11 years): RM 20
- Senior Citizen: RM 20
Located within the green haven Perdana Botanical Gardens, the KL Bird Park houses more than 3000 birds. The highlight of the park has to be its free-flight zones where you’ll be able to witness flamingos sunbathing, peacocks strutting and Hornbills taking flight freely.
8. Petrosains
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Address: Level 4, Suria KLCC, PETRONAS Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50088, Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM (Mon to Fri), 9:30 AM — 6:30 PM (Weekend, Public Holiday, School Holiday), might closed on several dates.
Admission:
MyKad
- Child (3 — 12 years old): RM 10 (Weekdays) & RM 12 (Weekends)
- Adult (13 — 60 years old): RM 22 (Weekdays) & RM 25 (Weekends)
- Senior Citizen (61 years old & above): RM 10 (Weekdays) & RM 12 (Weekends)
Non MyKad
- Child (3 — 12 years old): RM 20 (Weekdays) & RM 25 (Weekends)
- Adult (13 — 60 years old): RM 35 (Weekdays) & RM 40 (Weekends)
- Senior Citizen (61 years old & above): RM 20 (Weekdays) & RM 25 (Weekends)
Petrosains is a perfect place for young people to learn more about science with exhibits, in-reach and outreach activities that make learning STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to be more fun and interactive.
Immerse yourself in various exhibits such as molecule nano world, tech lab, space, geotime diorama, and more. Discover the magic of science and experience it like never before!
9. SuperPark Kuala Lumpur
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Address: Unit 4-1, Level 4, Avenue K Shopping Mall, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10:00 AM — 7:30 PM
Admission:
- 3 Hour session (1 pax): RM 59 (without grip socks) & RM 65 (with socks)
- 3 Hour session (4 pax): RM 236 (without grip socks) & RM 260 (with socks)
Unleash fun for the whole family at SuperPark. The all-in-one indoor activity park offers 3 themed areas such as adventure area, game arena, and freestyle hall with over 20 fun, healthy, and energizing activities.
With flying fox, trampolines, a ninja track, baseball, wall climbing, and many more activities to offer, you can have a blast while burning off energy.
10. KLCC Park
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Address: KLCC, Lot No. 241, Level 2, Suria, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening hours: 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
With a splendid view of the KL tower, KLCC Park offers a wide range of amenities such as children's playground, wading pool, and jogging track. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and indulge in the vibrant green space in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
11. Lake Symphony
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Address: Simfoni Lake, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
When you're strolling around KLCC, visit the man-made Lake Symphony and enjoy two musical fountains displaying over 150 unique programmed animations in a magical performance of sound and water. Make sure to come by when the sun sets, as the show starts at 8 PM.
While the information in this list is accurate at the time of publishing, we advise you to check with the respective place/merchant beforehand to avoid any disappointment.
