The Sultan Abdul Samad Building with its clock tower and copper domes, seen from across Jalan Raja under a cloudy blue sky.

Free entry

Ahmad Rithauddin from Ampang, malaysia · CC BY 2.0 · Source

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a brick building with copper domes and a central clock tower facing Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, built in 1894–1897 for the British colonial government offices. It later housed the country's superior courts; restored in 2026, it now holds galleries, including the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, and cafés.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–22:00
Price: Free entry

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source bsas.com.my

When to go

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Mon08:00–22:00

Tue08:00–22:00

Wed08:00–22:00

Thu08:00–22:00

Fri08:00–22:00

Sat08:00–22:00

Sun08:00–22:00

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sultan Abdul Samad Building free?

Yes. Entry to Sultan Abdul Samad Building is free.

What are the opening hours of Sultan Abdul Samad Building?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–22:00.

Free entry

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