{"id":40955,"date":"2024-01-11T11:14:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T03:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=40955"},"modified":"2024-01-11T12:16:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T04:16:48","slug":"budget-family-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/budget-family-activities","title":{"rendered":"11 Free (Or Cheap) Things To Do With Kids In Kuala Lumpur"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning a weekend on a budget can be hard. Add a couple of kids to that equation, and it can seem near impossible.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t worry \u2013 if you live in or near Kuala Lumpur, there are plenty of activities available for families on a budget:<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. <\/strong>Petrosains<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: Petrosains<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Are you in your twenties or thirties? If so, you may remember school trips to Petrosains during years gone by. Petrosains, which has been around since 1999, has gone through a few changes since then, but its aim remains the same: to inspire a love for science and learning. Kids (and reminiscing adults) will enjoy exhibits like the Geotime Diorama, which features an animatronic T-Rex, as well as other interactive installations and workshops.<\/p>\n

Here’s a table of Petrosains ticket price for Malaysians;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Ticket category<\/th>Price (RM)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Child
\n
\n3 to 12 years old (weekdays)<\/td>		RM10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Child
\n
\n3 to 12 years old (weekends)<\/td>		RM12.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adult
\n
\n13 to 60 years old (weekdays)<\/td>		RM 22.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adult
\n
\n13 to 60 years old (weekends)<\/td>		RM25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senior citizen
\n
\n60 years old and above (weekdays)<\/td>		RM10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senior citizen
\n
\n60 years old and above (weekends)<\/td>		RM12.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

And what the pricing looks like for non-Malaysians<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Ticket category<\/th>Price (RM)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Child
\n
\n3 to 12 years old (weekdays)<\/td>		RM20.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Child
\n
\n3 to 12 years old (weekends)<\/td>		RM25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adult
\n
\n13 to 60 years old (weekdays)<\/td>		RM35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adult
\n
\n13 to 60 years old (weekends)<\/td>		RM40.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senior citizens
\n
\n61 years old and above (weekdays)<\/td>		RM20.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senior citizens
\n
\n61 years old and above (weekends)<\/td>		RM25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

<\/span>2. <\/strong>Islamic Arts Museum Kuala Lumpur<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Bring your kids down to the Children\u2019s Library<\/a>, where they\u2019ll find a variety of books on science, art, architecture, history, as well as those on Islam and Islamic arts. Every day, the library holds a free art session for children and grown-ups to complete together. On weekends, the library organises a storytelling and arts & craft session related to the weekly theme. Admission to the weekend sessions is free, but you\u2019ll have to register beforehand as limited seats are available.<\/p>\n

Price: Free (children 6 and under), RM10 (students with ID), RM20 (adult), RM10 (senior citizens), RM20 (non-Malaysian senior citizens)<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>3. <\/strong>Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: BNM Museum and Art Gallery<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Financial literacy starts when you\u2019re young. The Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery houses many hands-on activities that aim to educate and entertain. Walk through the RM1 million tunnel at the Children\u2019s Gallery, or play the \u2018Barter Trade\u2019 game at the Numismatics Gallery. The museum also offers free arts and craft programmes<\/a> on certain days, but you\u2019ll need to sign up beforehand.<\/p>\n

Price: Free admission <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>4. <\/strong>TTDI Library<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Your children will probably find something in the TTDI Library to entertain them \u2013 even if they don\u2019t like reading. The library, which reopened recently after a period of renovation, has gotten a bunch of upgrades. You\u2019ll find interactive tables, a games lounge (with FIFA 19 available) and a cinema room.<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>5. <\/strong>Perdana Botanical Gardens<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: Perdana Botanical Garden<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

The Lake Gardens are worth a visit if you\u2019re tired of the smog and concrete of Kuala Lumpur. Lakes, fountains, bamboo houses, waterfalls, playgrounds \u2013 KL\u2019s oldest public park has plenty to offer.<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>6. <\/strong>Royal Malaysian Police Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: KL Magazine<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

This small, unassuming museum is located just on the outskirts of the Botanical Gardens. Here, you can view the evolution of the Malaysian police force from as far back as the Portuguese and Dutch colonial eras. One of its most impressive exhibit is the armoury, which is filled with police firearms and melee weapons. Children will be especially fascinated by the armoured military vehicles outside on the museum grounds.<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>7. <\/strong>Kepong Metropolitan Park<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Souce: Visit KL<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

This is a huge recreational park that is set around a 57-hectare lake. It\u2019s a popular spot for flying kites, which can be purchased at the entrance of the park. You\u2019ll also find several observation towers (to appreciate the view and populate your social media feeds), two playgrounds, and tracks for jogging and cycling.<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>8. <\/strong>KLCC Park<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: Suria KLCC<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

The KLCC Park has several amenities that will keep children entertained. There\u2019s a two-acre playground, waterfalls and a wading pool. Kids will especially enjoy the fountain water shows that run daily from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>9. <\/strong>Volunteer for PERTIWI<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: PERTIWI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Volunteering as a family could give your children valuable life experiences, while helping others in need. The PERTIWI Soup Kitchen<\/a> feeds between 500 and 700 homeless and hard-core poor individuals four times a week in KL. Volunteers are assigned various duties to help out.<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>10. <\/strong>Volunteer for Free Tree Society<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: Free Tree Society<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

The Free Tree Society gives away free trees to the public in order to encourage biodiversity and a love of nature. Kids are encouraged to join in the volunteer work, which involves planting activities like propagation or nursery maintenance.<\/p>\n

Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n

<\/span>11. <\/strong>IKEA<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Source: IKEA<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Don\u2019t scoff. To many Malaysians, IKEA is something of a family outing destination. Here, both children and adults can spend hours playing make-believe. And if your kids are feeling peckish, IKEA has affordable snacks and beverages to tide them in until mealtime.<\/p>\n

Price: Free (if you don\u2019t buy anything) <\/div><\/div>\n

Looking for other ways to trim your monthly expenses? Check out our articles for more tips on how to save money, including keeping your weekend spending down<\/a>, eating healthy on a budget<\/a> and saving on your travel budget<\/a> with your credit card!<\/p>\n

Why not get your kids onboard your money management journey? It is never too early to know how to manage expenses. Check out iMsmart<\/strong><\/a> to kickstart your journey right now.<\/div><\/div>\n
This article was first published in October 2019 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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