National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur

The National Science Centre, or Pusat Sains Negara in Malay, was opened in 1996 with the goal to promote and excite visitors, especially school-children with learning about Science and Technology.

 

This is generally done with the use of interactive exhibits and fun programmes and activities.

 

 

There are various exhibition halls with different themes and exhibits.

 

 

There is even an overhead aquarium tank with 32 different species of freshwater fish swimming around.

 

 

 

Other exhibition halls include Wonderspark, Pathway to Science and Eureka. In the gardens outside, there is a small zoo and butterfly enclosure and an outdoor water park for children to plunge in.

 

 

There are usually some special exhibitions also on at various times of the year.

 

All in all, it can be an interesting time for kids to spend half-a-day at. It must be noted that the Science Centre is showing signs of its age, and some of the exhibits are under repair or not working.