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Malaysia
The visitor centre will take you back over a hundred years to the founding of Royal Selangor and its inextricable link to the history of Malaysia. Through complimentary guided tours, visitors will learn about the remarkable development of tin mining in the Malay Peninsula in the 1800s as well as view traditional pewter smithing tools, antique pewter and ancient tin currency at the centre's Pewter Museum
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Welcome to the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. As you approach this sleek, modern facility located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, you are standing at the epicenter of a remarkably rich industrial and cultural legacy. …
Listen in the app2The Museum of Antique Pewter and Tin Currency
Stepping into the beautifully illuminated Royal Selangor museum, we are immediately transported back in time to the foundational days of Malaysia's economic boom. Our journey begins not with art, but with industry: the mining of…
Listen in the app3The Legacy of Yong Koon and the Lucky Teapot
As we move further into the museum's historical gallery, we encounter the personal legacy of the founder, Mr. Yong Koon. …
Listen in the app4Modern Masterpieces and the Space Age
Transitioning from the sepia-toned history of the early twentieth century, the gallery suddenly opens up to reveal the jaw-dropping capabilities of modern pewter craftsmanship. Standing tall in the center of the exhibition is a…
Listen in the app5The Factory Floor and the Casting Process
We now transition from the quiet contemplation of the museum to the vibrant, beating heart of Royal Selangor: the active factory floor. Before we cross the threshold into the workspace, you may be offered a small, refreshing…
Listen in the app6The Art of Polishing and Precision Finishing
Once a piece has been cast and soldered, it looks incredibly dull and rough. To transform it into the luxurious item you see in the showroom, it must move to the polishing and finishing department, the area we are observing now. …
Listen in the app7The Hammering Station and the School of Hard Knocks
As we near the conclusion of the factory floor tour, we arrive at the hammering station, a place that truly underscores the phrase 'handmade'. Here, artisans are engaged in what is arguably the most visually mesmerizing and…
Listen in the app8Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
As our guided tour concludes and we prepare to enter the expansive retail showroom, there is one final, incredibly touching monument to observe. Look to the wall beside the exit, covered in hundreds of cast handprints. …
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What is Royal Selangor Visitor Centre?
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is a place in Malaysia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 3.1966, 101.7242 |
| Last updated |