About National Science Centre (Pusat Sains Negara)
The National Science Centre (Pusat Sains Negara) is a science museum located at Bukit Kiara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Operated by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, it was opened in 1996 to promote public understanding of science and technology. The centre features interactive galleries, an aquarium, science shows and hands-on exhibits covering physics, biology, environmental science and technology, set within a distinctive truncated cone-shaped building surrounded by landscaped grounds.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore two levels of interactive, hands-on science exhibits inside a distinctive truncated cone building with a landscaped hilltop setting at Bukit Kiara. Areas include themed galleries on physics, biology, environmental science and technology, an aquarium tunnel, science demonstration theatres, and outdoor exhibits. The experience is family-oriented with guided science shows, workshops and self-paced exploration of interactive displays.
Key highlights
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Truncated cone-shaped main building with hilltop location at Bukit Kiara
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Interactive themed galleries covering physics, life sciences and environmental science
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Aquarium tunnel and marine life exhibits
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Live science demonstrations and theatre shows