Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar | |
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| Established | 4 December 2014 |
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| Location | Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 2°43′30.5″N101°56′46.0″E / 2.725139°N 101.946111°E |
| Type | Museum |
| Website | gdtjns |
The Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery (Malay : Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja'afar) is a gallery in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The gallery is about the former Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Ja'afar.
The gallery building started its construction on 2 May 2012 and completed in 2013. [1] The first phase of the gallery was opened on 4 December 2014 by Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Najihah. [2]
The building has a concept of modern colonial architecture. [3] The gallery is housed in a three-story building with an area of 4,087 m2 and divided into 9 exhibition halls. Six exhibitions hall are available for visitor viewing while another three halls are still under construction, which are: [4]
The gallery exhibits the private collections and life of Tuanku Ja'afar. [6] [3]
The gallery is within walking distance north east of Seremban railway station.
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