Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is the go-to place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to experience pewter, both as a beautiful piece to be admired and as a craft. Wander through intriguing museum exhibits and witness real-time pewter crafting and end your tour with hands-on pewtersmithing workshops. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is recognised as one of the top tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, winning the Traveller's Choice Award by TripAdvisor in 2015.
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- celgeZurich, Switzerland80 contributionsShort and not very insightful tourI was done in 30’. Short guided tour in the museum did not more reveal than what I could have read myself. The most interesting was the production, but also that was very short and just three steps of the whole process (finishing the goods) were shown. I would have loved to learn more about the end to end process, including aspects such as sustainability and human rights of the workers. It seems mostly a marketing site with the main aim to sell their goods (although you don’t feel pushed to buy some). The café is small and expensive and neither a reason to stay longer. The guide’s English was difficult to understand due to the strong accent. What’s good is the free shuttle service from KL so at least I did not spend money or spend more time to get to this surprisingly short 30’ visitVisited February 2023Travelled soloWritten February 18, 2023
- tumbleweedchrisRichland, Washington954 contributionsSkip the WorkshopThe overall reviews for this attraction seem too generous for what the attraction actually is. You will be taken on a free guided tour. The tour is quite short and is maybe 15-30 minutes. It walks through some of the older pewter items in their collection, a demonstration of the pewter crafting process, and a look at the factory floor with many employees at work. At the end, you then have the opportunity to browse the store or sign up for a workshop. We tried the hard knocks workshop, but I can't really recommend that. I'm not sure the leader of this workshop spoke much English. It was mostly a silent demonstration of how to hammer the pewter into a bowl. If I ran into a problem, the leader just fixed it themselves and did not explain to me what to do. You do get a pewter bowl and apron, but I was hoping for more of an educational session and this was anything but. The tour is average if you need something to fill out your time and I'd recommend skipping the workshops.Visited February 2023Written March 25, 2023
- Kai Jing Lim1 contributionNice learning facilityThe learning experience was a nice one here, friendly guide to show us around the facility. However, what could've made our visit here amazing is if the tour guide paced the explanations better, giving more time for us visitors to take in the art of pewter making. This centre was still worth the trip.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten July 14, 2023
- Lisa8 contributionsA museum with a different flavourThis was an unexpected stop on a guide to Batu Caves. Wasn’t sure what to expect. Met by a fabulous guide named Tan. Tan was very knowledgeable about the history of Pewter and it’s founders. Very clearly and softly spoken. Tan was very engaging and happy to answer questions. I thoroughly enjoyed watching staff/employees working the material right in front of you - You could watch products being made. One of the ladies adding design to one of the cups has been there 40yrs!!! Khyurie (sorry not quite sure how to spell name) was also polite and knowledgeable in the shop area. Would highly recommend if you would like to do something a little different.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten August 27, 2023
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Explore23461799909
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Couples
This place is amazing! Definitely should give their workshop “the foundry and school of hard knocks” a try if you’re here!
Written December 2, 2023
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Dec. 2023 • Family
Xin yi was very friendly and sweet. The tour was not too long and it was a fascinating history on pewter in Malaysia
Written December 2, 2023
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Trail28335371012
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Dec. 2023 • Couples
Tour was fast and clear, everything was explained very clearly. They even got free popcorn! Great place for families as well!
Written December 2, 2023
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Trip57636982573
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Dec. 2023 • Family
Good explanation by the staff.
Interesting products and processes.
Very recommended Will come back again.
Interesting products and processes.
Very recommended Will come back again.
Written November 30, 2023
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Scenic03309507095
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Dec. 2023 • Family
Guide Harvard was explained wery well. Good to know a process which was old technology. And appriciate the team for maintaining the best.
Written November 30, 2023
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tharusha13
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Friends
We loved our tour with Howard!! He was so knowledgeable and engaging with our group. We would definitely recommend Howard to all our friends and family. Would highly recommend a tour here to learn more about Malaysia's tin history!
Written November 30, 2023
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Camper48339269286
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Dec. 2023 • Friends
Wonderful experience for my students, Exposure to history, manufacturing, and many more!..Muhammad,Industrial Design Department, Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA)
Written November 30, 2023
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styw
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
Harvard, guided us on our visit and we loved the experience. My son has been there once before but claimed this was much more insightful and so much more fun.
The guide kept it interactive and engaging.
The staff at the factory was very helpful and kind to demonstrate along with Harvard's explanation - and was happy to answer our questions.
I definitely have a better appreciation for the Royal Selangor brand now compared to before
The staff at the factory was very helpful and kind to demonstrate along with Harvard's explanation - and was happy to answer our questions.
I definitely have a better appreciation for the Royal Selangor brand now compared to before
Written November 30, 2023
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Jet04932516606
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Nov. 2023 • Family
It was amazing especially because we got to see the factory and the process of making pewter. It was a great learning experience because we learned a lot of new things like pewter is an alloy. We also had a lot of fun making pewter bowls.
Five stars to Harvard, our tour guide!
Five stars to Harvard, our tour guide!
Written November 30, 2023
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Curious64426625950
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Nov. 2023 • Friends
Very good trip the guides were very patient. Guide was very helpful the whole trip. Give that man a raise!
Written November 30, 2023
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Vanessa B
Pasig, Philippines34 contributions
Can you walk in? And if it's free? Thanks
Mark O
Northampton, UK176 contributions
We paid for the whole trip
Pewter shop and batu caves
Don’t know the price but it wouldn’t be very expensive
Our trip cost £15 fir both of us
But take some extra cash as the shop at the end is awesome
sanyuanw
Moscow, Russia100 contributions
Hi, I’d like to ask if there’s any birthday package for a small group of kids at age 7? Like guided museum visiting and bowl making ? Thanks.
Dear sanyuanw,
Thank you for your message. Unfortunately, we do not offer birthday packages. However, we do offer free guided tours and free shuttle pick-up at selected hotels.
The School of Hard Knocks is suitable for young children. The child can hammer their own take-home pewter dish, apron and certificate of completion. It costs RM 65 (including GST) and the duration is 30 minutes.
Please visit our website for more information.
Warmest regards,
Manager, Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
virginiaymyuen
Vancouver, Canada2 contributions
Hi, do you have free shuttle pickup service at Cosmo Hotel at Leboh Ampang?
Paul S
Parramatta, Australia134 contributions
Ring the Royal Selangor Visitor Center - they will arrange pickup from most hotels without a problem. The number to call is: +60 3 4145 6122
NitaShinta
Kerobokan Kelod, Indonesia
What kind of workshops do you have, and how much for each of them?
Also need to know length of time of every workshop.
Dear NitaShinta,
We currently run 2 workshops- School of Hard Knocks and The Foundry.
For School of Hard Knocks:
Price: RM 65 Per Pax (including GST)
Duration: 30 minutes
Group size: 50 (maximum), 2 (minimum)
Language option: English, Mandarin and Japanese
For The Foundry:
Price: RM 180 Per Pax (including GST)
Duration: 60 minutes
Group size: 40 (maximum), 2 (minimum)
Language option: English and Mandarin
Only 15 years old or older are allowed to participate in this workshop.
Please visit our website for booking and more information.
NitaShinta
Kerobokan Kelod, Indonesia
How long the tour may takes?
How can we join the free shuttle if we stay at Mercu Summer Suite?
Dear NitaShinta, the tour will take around 1 to 2 hours- longer if you join one of our workshops. Please call us to arrange for free shuttle bus service.
Please visit our website for more information.
Thank you.
adrian291989
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
24 april open？
Badariyah
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia36 contributions
Hi Adrian!
Sorry for late reply. I was away from town.
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre opens every day, even during any public holiday😊
L S
Hong Kong, China2,328 contributions
What are the shuttle van pick up points and timetable as mentioned in the homepage? Thanks
RoyalSelangorVC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dear LS,
Our shuttle van service operates around major hotels in the KL Golden Triangle and KLCC area. The pickup point may be customised according to your location.
For more information please call +60 3 4145 6350.
Regards,
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Ayu K
34 contributions
may I join the free shuttle bus even if I'm not the guest of the selected hotels that provide the shuttle bus?
RoyalSelangorVC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dear Ayu,
Thank you for your message. You may join the free shuttle bus even if you are not the guest of the selected hotels that provide the service.
Regards,
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
PinkPomegranate
Doha, Qatar9 contributions
Are there activities? Is there a workshop where you can engage and create things?
lyndab621
Wirral, UK135 contributions
Yes there are 2 activity rooms one you make your own bowl from a flat sheet. Harder than it looks and it is quite reasonably priced. You keep the apron as well. The other workshop make more delicate items.
myrazarn
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
Greetings from UniKL International Office!!
Dear Ms.Natalie
First of all let me introduce myself first; I am Ms.Amira, Executive of UniKL International Office.
As short explanation, our office is responsible on matters pertaining collaboration and partnership at the international level. We are also directly involves with matters related to Exchange programs.
In line with Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) mission of producing global technopreneurs, the university provides strong support for its students to participate in the ‘Student Exchange/ Academic Mobility Programme’ with its partners abroad for the duration between one to two semesters at universities in Asia, Australasia and Europe.
Thus, UniKL is looking forward to collaborate with more partners in different parts of the world to add more options for its students to spend their terms abroad. The areas of collaboration are not just limited to student exchange as we are also interested in staff exchange and research collaboration.
Pertaining to these matters, we from UniKL will receive students from various universities from Japan under Students Cultural Exchange conducted by Ministry of Tourism Malaysia (Tokyo).
These groups are from business background and they are bachelor students from various universities in Japan. This is a good opportunity to show to them about our Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
It would be highly appreciate that you could kindly help us on these matters. Our suggestion date will be on:
Date : 25th August 2015 (Tuesday)
Time : 10 am
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
Thank you & have a nice day!!
Best regards,
AMIRA AZIZAN
UniKL International Office (UIO)
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2175 4407
Email: amiraa@unikl.edu.my
amit20152015
Kolkata (Calcutta), India19 contributions
I hope you have a very enlightening & interesting visit - learning and having fun.
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