The Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery

Central Banks in most countries are important financial institutions which play a vital role in regulating economies. However, in Malaysia, the country’s central bank or the Bank Negara also hosts a prominent tourist attraction, in the form of the Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery.
This museum cum art gallery is housed in the futuristic, newly-constructed Sasana Kijang complex, located within close proximity of the stately building that hosts the Malaysian central bank in Kuala Lumpur.
The museum plays host to an extensive and interesting permanent collection arranged within the six galleries listed below:-.
The Children’s Gallery
This gallery hosts several interactive exhibits targeted towards kids aged five and older. These exhibits aim to teach and familiarize the youngsters with the concept of money.
The Bank Negara Gallery
The Bank Negara Gallery chronicles the history of Malaysia’s main central bank and offers much information about its various operations. The Bank Negara plays a crucial role in the Malaysian economy as it helps to maintain a sound and stable financial system in the country.  The bank is also responsible for issuing all the legal tender in Malaysia, a process it started in 1967.
The Economics Gallery
The Economics Gallery catalogues the current economic scenario in Malaysia and keeps a track of the county’s growth and development.
The Islamic Finance Gallery
Malaysia is a prominent center for Islamic finance. This gallery offers valuable insight on this unique financial system which in recent times is gaining acceptance throughout the world.
The Numismatics Galley
The Malaysian central bank has an extensive coin collection, which it has built up over the years. The Numismatics gallery archives the history of the Malaysian ringgit and the important role it plays in the economic, cultural and social development of the country
The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery offers art lovers a glimpse of the bank’s huge permanent collection of 1700 artworks. This collection which has been accumulated over years features the works of several well-known international and domestic artists. In addition to its permanent collection, the gallery also hosts a temporary exhibit schedule.
Currently on offer at  the gallery is an exposition titled- ‘Fabrics of Society’ which will run until  the 31st of December. So if you plan to be in Kuala Lumpur any time before end of the year and enjoy art viewings, do pencil in visit to this truly exciting art space.
The Bank Negara museum and art gallery offers free access to the public and is open for 10 am to 6pm daily.
http://museum.bnm.gov.my/teaser/index.html