Istana Negara, Jalan Istana

The Royal Museum (Malay: Muzium Diraja) along Jalan Istana was the former National Palace (Malay: Istana Negara) and former residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Supreme King) of Malaysia. It stands on a 13-acre (50,000 m2) site, located on a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River, along Jalan Syed Putra.

This article is about the former Malaysian national palace. For the current Malaysian national palace, see Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim.

Royal Museum
Muzium Diraja
Istana Negara Lama
Location within Malaysia
Established2013
Coordinates3.132487°N 101.695703°E / 3.132487; 101.695703
Websitewww.jmm.gov.my/en/museum/royal-museum
Building details
Former names
  • The Big House
  • Istana Negara
General information
StatusCompleted
Architectural stylePalladian architecture
LocationJalan Istana
Town or cityKuala Lumpur
CountryMalaysia
Current tenantsRoyal Museum
Groundbreaking1928
Construction started1928
Completed1931
Inaugurated1957
Renovated1980

It was replaced by the new national palace as the official residence of the king in 2011. In 2013, it was converted into The Royal Museum and referred as Old Istana Negara.

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