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
Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar
General information
TypeGallery
LocationSeremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Completed2013
Opening4 December 2014
Technical details
Floor count3
Floor area4,087 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]

Exhibitions

The gallery exhibits the private collections and life of Tuanku Ja'afar.[6][3]

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.

See also

References

  1. Abdul Rahman, Mohd. Rizduan. "Perjalanan biografi di galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar" (in Malay). Kosmo!. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  2. Aziz, Dudi. "Majlis Perasmian Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar, Seremban" (in Malay). N9kini. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar - GDTJNS" (in Malay). Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  4. "Galeri Diraja Tuanku Jaafar Royal Museum in Seremban". Malaysia Traveller. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  5. "Ruang Pameran Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar" (in Malay). Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  6. Kasim, Sarinah Mat (20 May 2016). "Perjalanan hidup Tuanku Ja'afar" (in Malay). Sinar Online. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  7. "Mengenai Galeri" (in Malay). Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

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