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Introduction
Galeria Perdana is a museum displaying gifts and awards presented to former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahatir and his wife. Spread across 5,333sqm of beautifully landscaped gardens, the museum is housed in three interconnected two-storey, oriental-style buildings.
What to Expect?
This unique gallery was built to display and share with everyone the various awards, souvenirs and gifts the Prime Minister and his wife received from world leaders, statesmen as well as Malaysians during his tenure.
The massive building houses everything from exotic jewellery pieces to antique cars and artefacts gifted by the distinguished statesman of the world to Mahathir. The most notable feature of Galeria Perdana is its campus spreading over an area of 5.3 square km and consisting of three interconnected two storied buildings.
It has a landscaped garden dotted with many shrubs Herbs and local trees providing green escapade to the visitors of the museum. There are over 9,000 exhibits in the galleries of the museum among which only 2000 are displayed at a time in rotation giving you a chance to see different collections every time you visit the museum.
There are different sections of the museum dedicated to collections of copper, silver, brass, porcelain, glass, crystal, tapestries and wooden knives, daggers and ceremonial swords.The section of car houses of vintage Roadster and a Pontiac Catalina belonging to the 1950s.
The intricate artwork at the interior dome of the museum and the hanging chandeliers will simply Blow Your Mind off. In short Galeria Perdana museum is a pride of Malaysia which upholds the country's cultural, artistic and aesthetic heritage to the world.
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Address: Jalan Ayer Hangat, Kampung Kilim, 7000, Langkawi, Kedah
04-959 2214
Everyday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM-
Masood Imad
a year agoA dedication to an exemplary leader the like of which is rare and second to non. I was really moved by the mere thought the Dr. Mahathir put on display so many artifacts, presents he received during his tenure of Office on display in this dedicated gallery. Many salutes and hats off for him..
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suka cuba
a year agoOne of the legendary man behind Malaysia's success. A good place to learn history
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Farkhod Dadajanov
3 months agoThe gallery is huge and awesome. The interior of the gallery and of course all of the items in there are so amazing. Especially I liked the classic Pontiac.
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Ohsem Mantul
a year agoNice surrounding and very calm. Nice place to rent a house
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Teo Thianhock
6 months agoYou will be surprised so many items were "awarded" to Tun M over the years on display. Worth a visit if you haven't seen it.
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