So don’t brood at home but explore these exciting places in the Klang Valley that Sushma Veera has checked out
Planetarium Negara
The blue-domed planetarium is located atop a hill in KL Lake Gardens. Learn about the universe, galaxy, solar system and our Earth through the consolidation of space science and local arts.
The key highlight is the space theatre which screens space shows in large format film daily. Current shows include Alien Adventure; Earth, Moon and Sun; The Race to Earth and Solar Storm.
There’s a working observatory which boasts of a 14-inch telescope. These include Malaysia’s first satellite, TiungSAT-1. Temporary exhibits focus on special current themes. The planetarium extends to a space theme park where replicas of ancient observatories are sited.
Pusat Sains Negara
Our science centre at Bukit Kiara is housed in a green dome-shaped building showcasing the many hands-on interactive science exhibits. The various galleries here are based on different themes, linking both science and technology with everyday life and knowledge. Its more than 1,000 interactive exhibits include the Aquarium where you can have a fascinating walk in an ‘underwater’ experience, with its variety of tropical and fresh water fishes. Kidz World is where children can go on a science adventure in the “space lab”, or all the way to the depths of the ocean to expand their creativity. At the Pathway to Science, students get to learn more about chemistry, physics and biology.
Museum Negara
Set up in 1963, the country’s principal museum is dedicated to the history and culture of Malaysia. It houses four galleries — Early History (Showcasing the evolution of the earth’s surface till the origins of Malaysia’s earliest inhabitant), Malay Kingdoms (Tracing the history of the Malay Kingdoms in the Archipelago), Colonial Era (Charting the history of the control and administration of the foreign powers) and Malaysia Today (Illustrating the transformation process and the achievements since Malaya’s independence). One momentous display in this gallery is the first flag of the Federation of Malaya 1957.
Thematic exhibitions are held from time to time. From March 5, it’s Ukiran Pintu Gerbang, showcasing the wide range of designs from different eras and cultures.
KL Bird Park
Entering this park means stepping into a wonder world of birds and a tropical paradise. The park prides itself on having the World’s Largest Free-flight Walk-in Aviary and is home to more than 3,000 birds from 200 local and foreign species.
Basically, it’s divided into four zones — Zones 1 and 2 make up the free-flight zone, Zone 3 is the Hornbill Park and Zone 4 is where the birds are placed in separate cages and mini aviaries.
The bird species include the Rhinoceros Hornbill, Southern Ground Hornbill and Southern Cassowary.
Other activities include ostrich and parrot feeding and photography with birds. Its daily bird show is also another not-to-be missed programme.
Pusat Sains Negara
Address: Persiaran Bukit Kiara Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Kiara
Tel: 03-2089 3400
Website: www.psn.gov.my
Visiting hours: 9am-5pm, Sat-Thurs
Admission fee: RM6 (adults), RM3 (children)
Planetarium Negara
Address: 53, Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2273 4301
Website: www.angkasa.gov.my/planetarium
Visiting hours: 9am-4.30pm, Tues-Sun
Admission fee: RM3 (adults), RM2 (children). For the Planetarium shows, RM6 for adults and RM4 for children, with MyKad.
Museum Negara
Address: Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2282 6255, 2282 7267
Website: www.muziumnegara.gov.my
Visiting hours: 9am-6pm, daily
Admission fee: RM2 (adults), free (children below 12 years). For foreign visitors, RM5 (adults), RM2 (children below 12 years).
KL Bird Park
Address: 920 Jalan Cenderawasih, Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2272 1010
Website: www.klbirdpark.com
Visiting hours: 9am-6pm, daily
Admission fee: Present your MyKad or MyKid for a discounted rate of RM25 (adults), and RM12 (children). The standard rates are RM48 and RM38 respectively.
AKHBAR / NEWSPAPER : New Straits Times
SEKSYEN / SECTION : Style
TARIKH / DATE : 11-03-2012
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