Istana Seri Menanti
Istana Seri Menanti
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Anna H
Vilnius, Lithuania11 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Location 6km away from main road.
Museum looks nice from outside.
Inside totally empty.
No furniture . Nothing.
Lack off history.
OK for walk outside and get coffee.
Nothing else.
Museum looks nice from outside.
Inside totally empty.
No furniture . Nothing.
Lack off history.
OK for walk outside and get coffee.
Nothing else.
Written 2 August 2022
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yeochuan21
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia8 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
Been here a few times and was not given admission - CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. So was able to see it from the outside and took pictures of this wonderful wooden architecture, supposedly to be built without nails. Tourism Board of Negeri Sembilan should do something to attract more tourists to come to marvel at this Minangkabau palace. I have been to those rather similar wooden palaces in Padang and Pagaruyung of Bukit Tinggi in Sumtera, Indonesia. They are beautifully maintained and are opened to the public for viewing the opulent lifestyle of the Minangkabau kings. So, why not the SriMenanti Palace in Negeri Sembilan do so?
Written 26 April 2017
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Thurstonland
The Hague, The Netherlands136 contributions
Mar 2014 • Business
This place is a little out of the way if you are staying in KL. Is it worth the trip out? Yes - I would say it is - reason being you get to see some of the country and also get to know a lot more about the history of Malaysia.
The museum contains a lot of information on the history and culture of the area through it's display of many objects related to the royal household.
A number of school parties were there when I was but this did nothing to detract from the building it's self.
The view from the top floor is pretty amazing and lets you imagine what it would have looked like in it's former glory.
The museum contains a lot of information on the history and culture of the area through it's display of many objects related to the royal household.
A number of school parties were there when I was but this did nothing to detract from the building it's self.
The view from the top floor is pretty amazing and lets you imagine what it would have looked like in it's former glory.
Written 31 October 2014
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李智优
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia50,851 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Very dissapointed, it is still closing after some time. No sure when will it to reopen for public. Just snap a few photo around the Istana
Written 2 October 2016
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jasminelai
Seremban, Malaysia38 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
the renovation is still ongoing and closed to visitors only get to see the outside with all the scaffolding.
Written 9 November 2018
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Abg_Acid
Muar, Malaysia315 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Its my 2nd visit within 3 year span and both time the Istana is closed due to a major repair. It seems tge Istana won't be opened for a long time to come.
Written 18 September 2018
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foto_melaka
Melaka, Malaysia560 contributions
June 2014 • Family
As its name suggests, the Seri Menanti Royal Museum is a museum dedicated to the royal household for Negeri Sembilan and it is considered as one of the must-visit destination in Kuala Pilah.
The museum building had once served as a palace for the royal family, thus the many royal paraphernalia which are being exhibited here.
This five-storey wooden palace was built with wooden pegs and uses no nails or screws. It has 99 solids timber pillars, each standing 65 feet tall and furnished with matching furniture and bed chambers.
Apart from royal paraphernalia, various documents which illustrate the history and linage of the royal family are also on exhibit, thus providing a great insight into the lives of the royal family.
During your visit, note also the numerous intricate wood carvings on the palace walls which give this old palace its own unique characteristic. You will probably also note that the various openings along the walls contribute to the airy condition of this palace.
Some may feel that a museum is a boring place to visit but believe me, a visit to this museum will certainly put you in a better position to understand about the royalty. More importantly, you will certainly find the numerous items on exhibit as eye-opener.
The museum building had once served as a palace for the royal family, thus the many royal paraphernalia which are being exhibited here.
This five-storey wooden palace was built with wooden pegs and uses no nails or screws. It has 99 solids timber pillars, each standing 65 feet tall and furnished with matching furniture and bed chambers.
Apart from royal paraphernalia, various documents which illustrate the history and linage of the royal family are also on exhibit, thus providing a great insight into the lives of the royal family.
During your visit, note also the numerous intricate wood carvings on the palace walls which give this old palace its own unique characteristic. You will probably also note that the various openings along the walls contribute to the airy condition of this palace.
Some may feel that a museum is a boring place to visit but believe me, a visit to this museum will certainly put you in a better position to understand about the royalty. More importantly, you will certainly find the numerous items on exhibit as eye-opener.
Written 23 June 2014
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Aslan A
Kuala Lumpur233 contributions
May 2013 • Family
This palace constructed entirely of wood is the tallest timber palace in Malaysian's Guinness World Record. With its back against a forest and located quite remotely from the biggest town, it feels like you've stepped back in time. There are very few historical palaces preserved like this in Malaysia. Be aware of the opening times as they aren't the same as the National Museum in the capital. They close Friday at lunch time for prayers. This is my second visit here bringing the kids. On both occasions there were few visitors as this attraction is not well publicised. We used to be able to take photos on the inside but unfortunately not any more.
Written 4 June 2013
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hanapai m
Melaka, Malaysia2 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
Surely a place to visit for malay architecture. Built with wood without a single nail, this 4 storey istana is standing tall n beautiful.
Written 19 September 2018
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tiqa a
Kajang, Malaysia235 contributions
Dec 2015
I am fascinated by old architecture.the palace was built with no nail at all. Complete with yard and space to hang out at the lower level. The arty kerawang that decorating the house all over are difficulttp find these days. The displays inside the palace came with complete discription and it will be best if the museum provide guide for a scheduled time.
Written 5 December 2015
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Yes under renovation
Written 15 November 2018
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