Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Hafizun Mushtafa★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

Recently visited this newly reopened building after its renovation, and it was truly an impressive experience. The space is now open to the public, offering engaging exhibitions, several charming cafés, and a delightful gift shop. The exhibitions feel fresh and thoughtfully curated, with each section presenting information through different types of displays and representations, so visitors never feel bored. The building itself is clean, beautiful, and well maintained, creating a comfortable environment for all types of visitors. It’s definitely a great place to visit with family and friends. Located right in front of Merdeka Square and within walking distance to other city attractions such as Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek, and River of Life, this place should definitely be on your must visit list. Besides enjoying the exhibitions, you can also learn a great deal about the building itself and the history of Kuala Lumpur including how the city was founded, the prominent figures behind its development, and the fascinating history of its railway system. Visited on a Sunday morning, and it was packed, especially with visitors who had just finished their morning run during KL Car free Day. Even though it was crowded, the atmosphere was lively and vibrant. Totally worth it and highly recommended

Xiang Yi Wong★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

By far the best renovation project I've seen! The historical architecture is perfectly preserved, with Instagrammable spots everywhere. It’s full of history and offers plenty of exhibitions for curious minds. Plus, there are lots of cafes to grab an iced drink to beat the heat. Definitely worth a visit!!!

Cassandra Lee★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

I am so so happy that there has been a government initiative to refurbish this gorgeous building and reopen it to the public. There are multiple galleries and exhibits on KL's history (far better than Muzium Negara), Malaysian culture and nature. There are also a few restaurants/cafes, a tin bowl making workshop by Royal Selangor and a fantastic gift shop with unique Malaysian brands such as Tenmoku Pottery. I hope the popularity of this new re-opening encourages the Malaysian government to invest more into the refurbishment and preservation of KL's historical and cultural buildings instead of allowing demolitions for another shopping mall. There is so much potential! It is also really great that the road that this building is not is becoming pedestrianised. I hope there will be regular temporary exhibitions on display regarding Malaysian history, culture and arts to encourage repeated visits by tourists and locals simmilar to Tai Kwun in Hong Kong.

Dan Pieloch★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

On 5 June we visited this 200 year old building, and it is as grand as you can imagine from the pictures. We saw lots of people here with professional photographers, as this venue is also picturesque and impressive, and the details are of the highest order. This is a lovely and enormous building near Merdeka Square, and it should be on your to-do list when you visit Kuala Lumpur. Free to enter. Restrooms are available here too.

Ayo Cordova★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is easily one of the most beautiful buildings I saw in Kuala Lumpur. The architecture is stunning, with its detailed design, arches, and the tall clock tower that really stands out, especially against the open space of Merdeka Square. It has a strong historical feel, and just standing in front of it makes you appreciate the heritage and character of the city. I visited in the late afternoon, and the warm light made the building look even more impressive, while at night the lights give it a completely different but equally beautiful look. It’s a great spot for photos and a must see if you enjoy history, culture, and classic architecture all in one place.