Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 02:52 PM MYTThe National Art Gallery is closing its doors for major renovation work starting September 2020 until October 2021 — Picture courtesy of Facebook/ Balai Seni Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, August 5 – The National Art Gallery located in Jalan Tun Razak is closing for major renovation work starting from next month, after operating for 20 years. In a press release, the National Art Gallery states it will be going through a huge scale renovation involving the replacement of roofs and the air conditioning system, centered around the main gallery.The renovation project is expected to be done in a year with completion scheduled for October 2021.
Taking into consideration the effect of Covid-19 pandemic which has resulted in a drop in the number of their visitors, it is hoped the renovation project will offer a new image of the National Art Gallery once it is reopened to the public. Although the main gallery will be closed, the National Art Gallery will continue programs and exhibitions through their branch in Langkawi and other locations working in cooperation with them throughout the nation.
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