Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery
The Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery (Malay: Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar) is a gallery in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The gallery is about the former Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Ja'afar.
Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery | |
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Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar | |
General information | |
Type | Gallery |
Location | Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
Completed | 2013 |
Opening | 4 December 2014 |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Floor area | 4,087 m2 |
Website | |
www.gdtjns.com (in Malay) |
History
The gallery building started its construction on 2 May 2012 and completed in 2013.[1] The first phase of the gallery was opened on 4 December 2014 by Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Najihah.[2]
Architecture
The building has a concept of modern colonial architecture.[3] The gallery is housed in a three-story building with an area of 4,087 m2 and divided into 9 exhibition halls. Six exhibitions hall are available for visitor viewing while another three halls are still under construction, which are:[4]
- Introduction of Negeri Sembilan
- Getting to Know His Excellency
- Growing Up Period
- Early Works
- The 10th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
- The 19th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia[5]
Opening time
The gallery opens everyday except Mondays from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. for MYR30.[7]
Transportation
The gallery is within walking distance north east of Seremban railway station.
References
- Abdul Rahman, Mohd. Rizduan. "Perjalanan biografi di galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar" (in Malay). Kosmo!. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- Aziz, Dudi. "Majlis Perasmian Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar, Seremban" (in Malay). N9kini. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- "Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar - GDTJNS" (in Malay). Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
- "Galeri Diraja Tuanku Jaafar Royal Museum in Seremban". Malaysia Traveller. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- "Ruang Pameran Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar" (in Malay). Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- Kasim, Sarinah Mat (20 May 2016). "Perjalanan hidup Tuanku Ja'afar" (in Malay). Sinar Online. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- "Mengenai Galeri" (in Malay). Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
External links
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