National Art Gallery

The National Art Gallery (Balai Seni Negara) is Malaysia's national visual arts institution located off Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur. Established in 1958, it houses a permanent collection of Malaysian modern and contemporary art alongside rotating temporary exhibitions. The gallery is notable for collecting, preserving and promoting national visual arts, featuring works by prominent Malaysian artists, outdoor sculpture displays and educational programmes within a modern purpose-built complex near Istana Budaya.

Visitors can expect a modern gallery complex with multiple exhibition halls displaying permanent collections of Malaysian paintings, sculptures, prints and new media, plus temporary exhibitions by local and international artists. The setting includes indoor air-conditioned galleries, an outdoor sculpture park, a creative space for workshops, and landscaped grounds. Visitors can explore curated exhibitions, view works by leading Malaysian artists, attend guided tours and educational programmes, and browse the art library and shop.

Established on 28 August 1958 by Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first Prime Minister, initially housed at Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman. The gallery moved to its current purpose-built premises off Jalan Tun Razak in 1998, officiated to serve as the national institution for the collection, preservation and exhibition of Malaysian visual arts.

Serves as Malaysia's national centre for visual arts, responsible for collecting, documenting and promoting Malaysian art. It plays a key role in supporting contemporary artists, preserving national artistic heritage, and providing public art education and cultural programmes.