Petrosains the Discovery Centre

The basics

Visit Petrosains, the Discovery Centre as part of a Kuala Lumpur Petronas Twin Towers tour, which typically combines a visit to the center with a walk across the Skybridge that links the towers together. Many packages include access to the 86th-floor observation deck, the on-site art gallery, and the As Syakirin mosque. In order to save time waiting in line, opt for a skip-the-line admission ticket.

Things to know before you go

• Petrosains, the Discovery Centre is completely barrier-free: all restrooms are accessible and wheelchairs are available at reception. There’s also a prayer room for Muslim visitors.
• The museum’s Molecule Cafe serves Malaysian dishes, hot drinks, and sweet treats.
• With its wide range of activities and exhibits, the Discovery Centre is a great place for families; air-conditioning also makes it a respite from the midday heat.

How to get there

Petrosains, the Discovery Centre is located in the KLCC center in the Petronas Twin Towers. From the main Kuala Lumpur train station, take the red KJL line towards Gomback to the KLCC station, from which Petrosains is a 5-minute walk.

When to get there

The center is open weekends and most weekdays, from the morning until the early evening; it's closed the first Monday of the month and for some holidays, so check the schedule in advance. The museum is busiest during the Malaysian school summer holidays, the longest of which run from November to December.

Highlights of the museum

A visit to the center begins with the Dark Ride, a fast train that transports you through the rainforests, mountains, and underwater worlds native to Malaysia. The Space gallery gives you the chance to program a Mars rover to roam over the surface of the Red Planet, while the 3D theater immerses you in different time periods.