10 Fun Places for Kids in KL
10 Places for Kids in KL is a list I crafted from my very own experience for family with kids, taking into consideration the learning process that benefits them when visiting these places. It is a combination of discovery about science, animals, planetary systems, books, art and history.
1. Petrosains – A Science Discovery Centre where kids can learn about science and technology of the petroleum industry in a very fun and exciting way. Permanent exhibits and activities here include Dark Ride, Petrojaya Cartoon Village, Exploration, Sparkz, Geotime Diorama, Molecule Nano World, Speed, Music-Art-Science and Ungku Omar theatre. Other than that, there are also special programs and school holiday programs from time to time. Petrosains is located at Level 4 of the Suria KLCC mall. Admission fee is applicable.
2. Aquaria KLCC – This larger-than-life aquarium is a spectacular window to the colourful underwater world and promises a memorable learning experience for your kids. Aquaria KLCC boasts many galleries (with a great variety of real life exhibits) such as The highlands, Touch Pool, The Electric Zone, The Stream, Jewels of the Jungle, Flooded Forest, The Coast, Oceanarium, Weird and Wonderful, and Discovery Zone. Kids can witness divers feed variety of fishes (including shark) in the Aquatheatre. Check out the Fun & learning package where Aquaria KLCC is located at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, just after the Mandarin Hotel and Petronas Twin Towers. Admission fee is applicable.
3. KL Tower – Take your kids up to the Observation Deck to view the KL city at the height of 276 meters above ground level. Other attractions here include 6D Motion Simulated Thrill Ride (for kids above 6 years old only), Pony Ride and Animal Zone. At the Animal Zone, a wide range of rare and exotic animals can be found, ranging from Capuchin monkeys to giant tortoise. Menara Kuala Lumpur is located at the junction of Jalan Punchak off Jalan P.Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur. Admission fee is applicable.
4. KL Bird Park – Reputed to be the largest walk-in free-flight aviary in the world, KL Bird Park is a home to more than 3000 birds. You can bring your kids to see and learn names of birds while enjoying the nature. Don’t miss the Bird shows at The Amphitheatre at 12.30pm and 3.30pm daily. Facilities here include resting shades located at the children’s playground area. Admission fee is applicable.
5. National Science Center – The Science Center is a children’s museum featuring many hands-on exhibits in the different science disciplines of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science and Astronomy. Galleries here include Aquarium, Wonderspark, Pathway to Science, Eureka, Kidz Discovery Place, Kidz World, Little Explorer, Flight, Thinking Machine and Energy World. National Science Center is located at Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. It is a bit off the city center and you can get here by car or taxi. Admission fee is applicable.
6. National Planetarium – Here is a wonderful and interesting place to take the kids, or big kids for that matter. The National Planetarium is divided into two exhibition theme (i.e. Astronomy & Space Exploration) with interactive and hands on appearance. Facilities in the National Planetarium are Exhibition Gallery, Viewing Gallery with Binoculars, Outdoor Ancient Observatory Park, Picnic Area with Space Theme, Space Theatre, Observatory With Telescope and Accessories. National Planetarium is located at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, not far from KL Bird Park. Admission fee is applicable.
7. National Museum – Take your kids and let them learn about the history of Malaysia while admiring permanent artefacts exhibited at the main exhibition building which boasts of Gallery A: Pre-history, Gallery B: Malay Kingdoms, Gallery C: Colonial Era and Gallery D: Malaysia Today. Get to pose near permanent outdoor exhibits like trishaw and vintage Austin Seven. Guided tours are available every day at 10.00am for one hour. Admission fee is applicable.
8. Perdana Botanical Gardens – Bring your kids to enjoy the nature and get their sweat out. Don’t forget to bring their bicycles, roller blades or skateboards. Facilities here include two playground areas, jogging tracks, flower and herb gardens, trees collection, conservatory garden, Cycas Island, fish pond, lakes, a deer park and a train ride. Admission is free for all gardens and deer park, small fee for the train ride. Additionally, hiring soft play installers to set up specialized play equipment might further enhance the variety of activities and experiences available for children, providing additional avenues for active and engaging play within the natural setting.
9. KL Children’s Library –While you can buy books from book stores, taking your child to the library is a good thing to do as they can read as many books at no cost. If you need to take your kids to the library, take them to the KL Children’s Library. It offers a variety of services and activities especially for members who are at the age between 4 to 12 years old. KL Children’s Library is located at Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur, near the Merdeka Square. Admission is free.
10. National Visual Arts Gallery – It is good to expose kids to art because art comes alive when they can see it up close. A kid’s world is enriched by looking at a stone sculpture or oil painting and imagining the painstaking hours that artist took to create the art. For that matter, you can take your kids to National Visual Arts Gallery to admire permanent and temporary collections of art by local artists. You cannot take pictures inside the gallery but however you can encourage your kids to bring their sketchbooks and get inspired by the artworks they like. There is also a gallery here that is dedicated to children’s art. Weekend and school holiday art programs are also available but you need to enquire from the information counter about the schedule. National Visual Arts Gallery is located in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Admission is free but for art programs, fees are applicable.
41 Comments
Rossiti Aishah Rashidi
Hi Emila!
Great article and lovely photos.
We must continue to voice for more “urban green” as these places are within cities.
Azah
Bookmarked!
Azah
Boleh rekemen pada kawan saya seorang kaunselor sekolah untuk buat program lawatan sambil belajar bersama pelajar.
emila
Hi Kak Siti! Thank you, kak. Ok kak, I will come up with a list of green areas we can visit in KL 🙂
emila
Ok!
emila
Good idea!
Insyirah
I think I went to number 10,5,2 and 1. ^w^
JMei
Hi, I think you can add one more place which is Kidzania Kuala Lumpur (educational theme park).
emila
Kidzania is in Selangor, that will have to be in my Selangor list later. Thanks.
Insyirah
I always wanted to go to Kidzania!
soulie
this is gonna be my checklist hehe!
soulie
aquaria is quite pricey though. but i enjoyed it very much so takpe lah hehe
soulie
lama tak gi muzium negara…serious rasa berabad x pegi sana haha
soulie
yang KL children library tuh, if pegi sana where we can park eh?
emila
You can park dekat the main KL Library.
emila
Hahaha
Syuq
FRIM! FRIM! Satu hari nanti kita set tarikh untuk jalan2 di FRIM ye K.Em! Banyak yang menarik di sini!!!
Syuq
Dan kena selalu ambil tahu tentang tema pameran/aktiviti terkini di tempat-tempat tersebut. Contohnya muzium baru-baru ni buat pameran pasal topeng. Jadi tempat2 tu bukan untuk setahun sekali pergi, tapi mungkin berkali-kali pergi.
emila
Betul tu. Pamerannya selalu bertukar-tukar so kena selalu ambil tahu dan rujuk pada website dia apakah pameran yang terbaru.
emila
Nak pergi!!!! Itulah satu-satunya tempat yang nak pergi tapi tak pergi pergi lagi 🙂
Syuq
Sekarang ni tgh buat kompleks pintu masuk FRIM…jd jln masuk tak berapa elok.. mmg cantik mereka nak buat… tungguuu… 😀
siha
4. 7,,8,9 & 10 cadang nak pegi!! Dulu masa bujang ada la pegi tapi skrg nak bawa anak2 pulak!!
emila
Heheh bagus tu! Kalau ada tempat yang saya tak pergi lagi esti saya ajak anak saya. Two-in-one,senang pergi sama-sama.
emila
Oh, kalau macam tu Kak EMi tunggu pintu tu siap dulu. Nanti Syuq bagitahu Kak Emi bila dah siap ya.
TH
How about zoo Negara. Hehe.. Like c animal
TH
KL bird park been there..other in list only national museum when I was young
TH
Oh miss out number one and two my son like them
emila
Go bring them this coming school holiday.
azah
yay!
dysha sahhir
tgu anak besar baru best jalan2
dysha sahhir
baru dorang boleh rasa pengalama tgok tempat bersejarah kan
azah
I googled it, interesting!
zool
cantik-cantik gambar
TH
Last pic the shirt so big
emila
That one made of brushes.
emila
Terima kasih, Zool.
Leeanne
KL zoo not in the list? 🙂
emila
It is not included as it is actually situated in Selangor. The official name is Zoo Negara.
Hazural
‘planeterium negara; … syg sgt sbb skrg tmpt tu mcm x berapa dijaga…. sudah kurang serinya dan suasana di luar sekitar dah x berapa menarik… 🙁
hellosunshinehello
There’s a place near KLCC where i went for batik painting workshop. Batik is one of the most important traditional handicrafts in Malaysia. The place is called MyBatik, and i had a really relaxing and good time there with my family, as the environment of the place is serene, in the midst of hectic Kuala Lumpur. I did “canting” and also colouring of batik, and my kids really enjoyed the cultural entertainment too. Those who are interested can go to mybatik.org.my for further information. An experience not to be missed!?
Yukino Hinata
went there when i was a kid 😀