Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Hours, Address, Royal Selangor Visitor Centre Reviews: 4.5/5
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
About
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.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
851 within 5 kms
The Cafe at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
43
26 m$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Kim Kitchen
9
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Thai
Seri Talam Cat Cafe
3
0.3 kmAsian • Malaysian
Restoran CH Sdn Bhd
8
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Chinese
FattyKampua Sarawakian House
1
0.5 km$ • Chinese
Tat Nasi Ayam@Wangsa Maju
10
0.5 km$$ - $$$
Restoran Sea Dragon
1
0.6 kmChinese
Canton Kitchen
13
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Seafood • Asian
Restoran En Tan Kopitiam Muslim
1
0.6 kmChinese • Asian • Malaysian
Medan Selera Foodgarden
4
0.6 km$
Attractions
261 within 10 kms
Petronas Twin Towers
30,144
4.5 kmArchitectural Buildings
KLCC Park
13,102
4.7 kmParks
Batu Caves
13,438
Caverns & Caves • Religious Sites
Limovez
0.5 km
MinNature Malaysia
151
Speciality Museums
Setapak Central
20
1 kmShopping Malls
MyBatik
199
4.6 kmArt Galleries
Petrosains Science Discovery Centre
1,295
4.5 kmScience Museums
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
180
Religious Sites
KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway
4,369
Scenic Walking Areas
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
2,356 reviews
Excellent
1,354
Very good
758
Average
213
Poor
21
Terrible
10
James Matthias Chin
2 contributions
Family
School of Hard Knocks session for my son guided by the host Azree who made our family feel very welcome. Great learning about one of Malaysia great heritage. Azree provided us with an excellent tour of the facility and is very knowledgeable about Royal Selangor. Highly recommended to visit this facility.
Written 4 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
David L
1 contribution
I really liked the Star Wars Pewter figures they had when we visited in December 2019.
It was interesting to walk through the factory on the tour and see where the crafting occurred.
We went back a second time on another tour and purchased some Pewter mugs, and small Disney figures.
It was interesting to walk through the factory on the tour and see where the crafting occurred.
We went back a second time on another tour and purchased some Pewter mugs, and small Disney figures.
Written 19 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Zoe W
3 contributions
Family
The tour was so interesting and with some interactive elements that our 11 year old enjoyed. Grace our guide informative and friendly. The tour finishes in the gift shop but there is no pressure at all to buy.
Written 18 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ryuuken
Irvine, CA53 contributions
Couples
Malayan Pewter, Selangor Pewter Malaya, Selangor Pewter Malaysia, Selangor Pewter, Royal Selangor Pewter - The evolution and history of what is today famously known as Royal Selangor is just some of the takeaways you will come to be familiar with after completing the guided tour at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. Tucked away in the suburbs of Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, this venue effecfively simultaneously achieves being a museum, a manufacturing factory, an exhibition centre and souvenir shop.
The interior is very well kept (including bathrooms) and our guided tour experience (which I highly recommend) led by the impressive Ravi left us with a deeper awareness of Royal Selangor's rich history and a great deal of appreciation for the level of craftsmanship that goes into their pewter products; the vast majority are molded and created by hand. Swing by on weekdays to see more of the factory in action.
With parking fees skyrocketing in shopping malls and crowd levels returning to pre-pandemic times, the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is a fantastic alternative for both tourists and locals alike. The guided tour (or self guided if you prefer) and parking is free and the cafe inside serves up good food at reasonable prices.
Growing up in the 90s, the Royal Selangor brand was synonymous with pricey goods and the pride of the nation. Fast forward to today and upon spending time at the souvenir shop, you can definitely find many practical items at various price points. Pop culture based pewter such as Marvel, Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars and others are definitely worth checking out while sister companies Comyns and Selberan cater to more upscale clientele.
As with most companies, I can't imagine how badly Royal Selangor was impacted by the pandemic and I hope they're able to find their feet again. With almost 150 years of history to their name, I hope this family owned business can still thrive and uphold their quality over time. This visitor center is a good way to showcase the best of Malaysia and exceeded my expectations. I'd easily recommend checking out this place.
The interior is very well kept (including bathrooms) and our guided tour experience (which I highly recommend) led by the impressive Ravi left us with a deeper awareness of Royal Selangor's rich history and a great deal of appreciation for the level of craftsmanship that goes into their pewter products; the vast majority are molded and created by hand. Swing by on weekdays to see more of the factory in action.
With parking fees skyrocketing in shopping malls and crowd levels returning to pre-pandemic times, the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is a fantastic alternative for both tourists and locals alike. The guided tour (or self guided if you prefer) and parking is free and the cafe inside serves up good food at reasonable prices.
Growing up in the 90s, the Royal Selangor brand was synonymous with pricey goods and the pride of the nation. Fast forward to today and upon spending time at the souvenir shop, you can definitely find many practical items at various price points. Pop culture based pewter such as Marvel, Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars and others are definitely worth checking out while sister companies Comyns and Selberan cater to more upscale clientele.
As with most companies, I can't imagine how badly Royal Selangor was impacted by the pandemic and I hope they're able to find their feet again. With almost 150 years of history to their name, I hope this family owned business can still thrive and uphold their quality over time. This visitor center is a good way to showcase the best of Malaysia and exceeded my expectations. I'd easily recommend checking out this place.
Written 30 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dennis the Diner
6 contributions
We visited the Royal Selangor Visitor Center earlier this month and had a fantastic time learning about the history of the company, the pewter craft and importance of tin in Malaysia's development. Joyce, our guide, was very informative and engaging throughout the entire tour.
Written 29 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cor.empire
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia35 contributions
What a life!?! the best things in life are free, indeed!!!
First time to experience being welcome by the tour guide the moment you enter the museum and guide you through as well which are the top choices at the Café.
As the tour guide knowledgeably stating the important persons, dates and events and Narrating how did it all begin, about the foundation of Royal Selangor, the Founder, first Pewter smiths, the family and the connections.
Showcasing the magnificent and finest collections of products, exquisitely and manually molded. You'll learn the processes from compound or raw preparation, melting, polishing and finishing.
Recommendable and worth as much time as you have available!
First time to experience being welcome by the tour guide the moment you enter the museum and guide you through as well which are the top choices at the Café.
As the tour guide knowledgeably stating the important persons, dates and events and Narrating how did it all begin, about the foundation of Royal Selangor, the Founder, first Pewter smiths, the family and the connections.
Showcasing the magnificent and finest collections of products, exquisitely and manually molded. You'll learn the processes from compound or raw preparation, melting, polishing and finishing.
Recommendable and worth as much time as you have available!
Written 15 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Rosziana R
Shah Alam, Malaysia7 contributions
Family
We took our children to visit royal selangor visitor ctr during school holiday to participate in the school of hard knock activity. Ravi who was the tour person, took us around and provided the info and history on Royal Selangor. Interesting visit and very informative, my kids really enjoyed it a lot. At the end of the tour, we were sent to school of hard knock to “knock” the pewter and make a bowl, which after, the bowl that we’ve made was given to us as souvenir together with a royal selangor apron and a certificate. A gem in the city, definitely.
Written 24 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Fion Liaw
1 contribution
Solo
I accidentally booked the wrong date for School of Hard Knocks but they still let me join the workshop with the same ticket. Super nice! So glad that I made it to the museum as there was flash flood the day before.
Ravi was the workshop instructor. He was very clear in his explanation and most importantly, patient and helpful. The workshop was fun and I had my name engraved on the pewter piece and had it smashed into a bowl. It was a great experience started off with workshop then followed by the guided tour as it induced my sense of appreciation of the pewter craftsmanship after the hands-on session.
The guided tour was excellent and Ravi was again the tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, also very detailed in answering my queries. From history of the company to the display of early pewter items, all was informative and interesting. I was offered to try chilled 100plus in a pewter tumblr and it was a cool experience! Post that, the tour continued with 3 workstations showing how the artists moulded the items and polished them. I got to try hammering a tumblr and oh boy it was so difficult. Mine was so ugly while the artist hammered the prints on the tumblr so perfectly and effortlessly. The skill and patience of these artists is incredible!
Also, Mr Wong from the gift shop was helpful and patient in answering my questions. If time permits, don’t miss out the gift shop as there are a lot of interesting souvenirs to bring home.
It was a highlight of the my short trip in KL. Highly recommended to everyone. I will be back to visit The Foundry in the future.
Ravi was the workshop instructor. He was very clear in his explanation and most importantly, patient and helpful. The workshop was fun and I had my name engraved on the pewter piece and had it smashed into a bowl. It was a great experience started off with workshop then followed by the guided tour as it induced my sense of appreciation of the pewter craftsmanship after the hands-on session.
The guided tour was excellent and Ravi was again the tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly, also very detailed in answering my queries. From history of the company to the display of early pewter items, all was informative and interesting. I was offered to try chilled 100plus in a pewter tumblr and it was a cool experience! Post that, the tour continued with 3 workstations showing how the artists moulded the items and polished them. I got to try hammering a tumblr and oh boy it was so difficult. Mine was so ugly while the artist hammered the prints on the tumblr so perfectly and effortlessly. The skill and patience of these artists is incredible!
Also, Mr Wong from the gift shop was helpful and patient in answering my questions. If time permits, don’t miss out the gift shop as there are a lot of interesting souvenirs to bring home.
It was a highlight of the my short trip in KL. Highly recommended to everyone. I will be back to visit The Foundry in the future.
Written 21 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dr Shawn Paul
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia63 contributions
Was introduced to this place by my uncle. Free on-site parking easily available, we reached quite late, around 3pm on a Saturday afternoon.
Was greeted warmly by Grace who informed us that the cafe will close by 430pm hence we headed to the cafe to have reasonably priced coffee and cheesecake.
Then we were taken on a guided tour to the museum and factory by Grace who was very warm and knowledgeable. Had a go at pounding the pewter sheet with a mallet which was really interesting and also had an ice cold drink out of a pewter cup, refreshing!
Ended the tour at the gallery/shop. Great pewter collection ranging from household items to Star Wars.
10/10 will recommend for an afternoon day out in KL.
Was greeted warmly by Grace who informed us that the cafe will close by 430pm hence we headed to the cafe to have reasonably priced coffee and cheesecake.
Then we were taken on a guided tour to the museum and factory by Grace who was very warm and knowledgeable. Had a go at pounding the pewter sheet with a mallet which was really interesting and also had an ice cold drink out of a pewter cup, refreshing!
Ended the tour at the gallery/shop. Great pewter collection ranging from household items to Star Wars.
10/10 will recommend for an afternoon day out in KL.
Written 6 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Geok Teng
1 contribution
Family
Perfect tour by Grace👍👍👍
Educational tour for the kids, they enjoyed it very much. Will return again.
Educational tour for the kids, they enjoyed it very much. Will return again.
Written 30 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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, China2,325 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
- Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Royal Selangor Visitor Centre tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 185 Royal Selangor Visitor Centre tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Royal Selangor Visitor Centre:
- Malaysia Countryside and Batu Caves Tour from Kuala Lumpur (From S$33.41)
- Batu Caves & Firefly Cruise from Kuala Lumpur with Seafood Dinner (From S$175.57)
- 23 Attractions: Kuala Lumpur Full Day City Tour (From S$66.39)
- Batu Caves,Waterfalls and Hot Springs Tour With Lunch (From S$68.60)
- Malaysia Countryside and Batucaves from Kuala Lumpur (From S$26.92)
- Hotels near Royal Selangor Visitor Centre:
- (0.31 km) OYO 997 My Home Hotel Setapak
- (0.40 km) Worldview Grand Hotel
- (4.81 km) Acappella KLCC Suites
- (4.38 km) Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- (4.47 km) Villa Samadhi
- Restaurants near Royal Selangor Visitor Centre:
- (0.03 km) The Cafe at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
- (0.27 km) Kim Kitchen
- (0.32 km) Seri Talam Cat Cafe
- (0.47 km) Restoran CH Sdn Bhd
- (0.50 km) FattyKampua Sarawakian House