National Science Center Malaysia Reopens! Local Mama’s Honest Review 

What Can Kids Do At The National Science Center?

The science museum is HUGE and there’s plenty to do, both indoors and outdoors!

I’ll take you section by section:

Freshwater Fish Tunnel

This mini Aquaria-esque tunnel makes for an IG-ready entrance to the exhibits. It’s so calming to see patin, tilapia, and all the other freshwater fishies swimming about overhead.

Tip: This is one of the photo hotspots for most families. If you’re planning to get a good photo with minimal photobombs, try snapping photos here closer to closing time (it was quieter around this time when we went, at least).

Wonderspark Gallery

This interactive space has plenty of play-based stations highlighting the concepts of wind, light, and water.

We spent a good 15 minutes just at this wind maze exhibit. It was pretty mesmerizing to see how opening the maze exit doors manipulated the direction that the balls traveled in.

There’s a hurricane simulator that I was too chicken to go into because I was having a good hijab day and didn’t want to take any chances.

Science Valley

This section has a fun mix of exhibits! It starts with an environmental feature, which then leads to all things humans and plants.

The explorations of the human body are pretty cool – I think it’s quite impactful for kids to be able to see highly-visual exhibits of the brain, the heart, different types of bacteria, and how babies grow during pregnancy.

The section on plants has a fun exhibit on photosynthesis, which requires a bit of cooperative work to share with kids the importance of sunlight, water, and fresh air.

Kidz’ World

The music area totally brought out my inner kid. I mean, who can resist a light-up floor piano? And the stringless harp is too cool!

This crane toy has a mechanism that’s simple but so fun. It’s one of the most popular attractions here – expect a longgg queue 😅

And then there’s this indoor playground! Sure, it’s a little smaller than most indoor playgrounds you’ll find in KL, but judging from the giggling kids climbing around and sliding down, I don’t think they minded one bit.

There’s also a play area for kids under 4. It was still under construction when we visited, but previously, the area had a mini playground and interactive activities.

Science Shows

There’s a daily science show that takes place at the center stage area.

It’s a simple setup, but it’s pretty darn entertaining!

Language-wise, we’ve been to shows where they’re presented in a mix of English and Malay, while some shows were presented completely in Malay.

I’m assuming the language(s) used are tweaked to accommodate the audience for the day.

Tinker Garage

If you and your kids love analog-style, hands-on activities, THIS is the spot to check out!

It’s a new space on the upper level, and it’s filled with simple yet super-satisfying activities.

You can screw on an assortment of nuts and bolts, make rubber band designs on a geoboard, and make paper fans float using a wind machine!

Obskura XR (Additional Admission Fees Apply)

Going with the current trend of immersive, tech-themed experiences, this paid exhibition offers visitors some pretty fun stuff.

The interactive Rainbow Slide is THE hit activity here – be prepared for your kids to run up the colorful stairs and zoom down the slide (with a digital rainbow trailing behind them!) a gazillion times 😂.

The AR Wall-Climbing section is pretty popular too! Kids can select their preferred challenge from the console and climb away.

For something a little soothing, there’s Jelajah Biru (Blue Exploration, assuming I didn’t botch that translation), an immersive, digital underwater display.

Phew, that was quite the activity list, huh?