Asia
Malaysia
Wilayah Persekutuan
Kuala Lumpur
Places to visit in Kuala Lumpur
Petrosains Science Discovery Centre
See all things to do

Petrosains Science Discovery Centre

See all things to do
See all things to do
Petrosains Science Discovery Centre
4.5
About
Interactive science museum for kids, located in the Petronas Towers.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view

Top ways to experience Petrosains Science Discovery Centre and nearby attractions

The area
Address
How to get there
  • KLCC • 3 min walk
  • Kampung Baru • 10 min walk
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
2,775 within 5 kms
Canopy Rooftop Bar and Lounge
2,154
0.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Bar • International • Grill
Flock, W Kuala Lumpur
399
0.3 km₹₹₹₹ • International • Asian • Gluten Free Options
Bar Trigona
136
92 m₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Bar • International • Wine Bar
YEN, W Kuala Lumpur
190
0.3 km₹₹₹₹ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese
Nadodi KL
231
0.3 km₹₹₹₹ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
The Lounge at Four Seasons
211
0.2 km₹₹₹₹ • International
Mandarin Grill
552
0.2 km₹₹₹₹ • Italian • Steakhouse • Grill
The Grand Getaway by Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
120
0.4 km₹₹₹₹ • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Yun House
247
0.2 km₹₹₹₹ • Chinese • Seafood • Cantonese
Le Petit Chef - Kuala Lumpur
390
0.4 km₹₹₹₹ • French • Chinese • Indian
See all
Attractions
325 within 10 kms
Petronas Twin Towers
30,378
35 mArchitectural Buildings
Galeri Petronas
133
45 mArt Museums
Lake Symphony
1,317
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
Suria KLCC Mall
2,200
64 mShopping Malls
Kinokuniya Book Stores
78
79 mShopping Malls
KLCC Park
13,175
0.4 kmParks
Maxis Tower
3
69 mArchitectural Buildings
Avenue K Shopping Mall
203
0.2 kmShopping Malls
Shoppes at Four Seasons Place
17
0.2 kmShopping Malls
KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway
4,392
0.5 kmScenic Walking Areas
See all
See what travellers are saying
  • gema O
    Spring, Texas26 contributions
    Very crowded by interesting place
    An interesting concept science centre which starts off with a right to talk about the energy and its transition. This is followed by alot of hands on experiments. However, place ia very crowded with many school kids and long queuea for many of the experiences.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 December 2022
  • Kennet P
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia14 contributions
    Needs an overhaul!
    Very few changes since they opened up, and we have been coming here over the past 10 years and it’s obvious it’s not fully up to date. A number of activities/showcase’s aren’t even working despite they had time during the pandemic to sort this out. It will be over last visit until the give this place a full overhaul.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 December 2022
  • Chloé H
    44 contributions
    Discover science at a new level!
    A very well made museum with great activities for both kids and adults to discover about the ways of science and how science is all around us. I would suggest to book tickets in advance and allow yourself a good 2-4h if you really want to enjoy everything. We spent so long in the first part of the museum that we had to rush the other parts to make our other plans.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 March 2023
  • Harry
    Surabaya, Indonesia1 contribution
    Great experience for science lover
    Visiting here for in the morning where it was not too crowded, and the experience is not disappointing and above my expectation. They have lot of activities for kids (ours are teens) and adult, i.e. games, displays, hands-on, etc. and they are so engaging, that in the end we spent almost 4 hours.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 5 April 2023
  • tdaks
    Gosford, Australia91 contributions
    A world within a world.
    Suria KLCC is a great world class shopping Centre with a beautiful park alongside but shopping centres as pretty as they may be are essentially for shopping. Petrosains SDC is like a hidden world full of educational wonders. Put it on your next KL visit list and you will not be disappointed. Oh well, take the kids along if you must :)
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 October 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
1,306 reviews
Excellent
625
Very good
487
Average
158
Poor
27
Terrible
9
tdaks
Gosford, Australia91 contributions
A world within a world.
Oct 2023 • Couples
Suria KLCC is a great world class shopping Centre with a beautiful park alongside but shopping centres as pretty as they may be are essentially for shopping. Petrosains SDC is like a hidden world full of educational wonders.
Put it on your next KL visit list and you will not be disappointed. Oh well, take the kids along if you must :)
Written 24 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kellie G
Melbourne, Australia22 contributions
Excellent day out
Sep 2023 • Family
Great centre, so much to see and do. Could spend 2-4 hours there
My 12 year old loved it.
The dinosaurs and space excellent
Written 30 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Travel L
2 contributions
An disappointing and not worthwhile experience
May 2023 • Family
Our recent visit to Petrosains Science Discovery Centre was disappointing. The activities were too closely packed together, making it challenging to navigate and queue. especially on weekends when the crowd size is larger. It would be great if the activities were spread out more, allowing visitors to have enough space to queue and play comfortably. Additionally, many stations were not working properly, indicating poor maintenance. This was disappointing as it limited our ability to fully engage with and explore the exhibits.

The arcade section, which seemed out of place in a science centre, had height restrictions of 150cm that excluded younger children. This meant that families with younger children were unable to fully enjoy this section. I believe it would be beneficial to include a few rides specifically designed for kids below 140cm to provide a more inclusive experience for families.

one notable exhibit at Petrosains Science Discovery Centre was a large area showcasing a mockup of an offshore oil station. While it was interesting to see and learn about the setup, there was limited interaction available for visitors. It would have been great if there were more hands-on activities or simulations to enhance the educational experience and provide a better understanding of how such stations operate.

Overall, the experience did not meet our expectations, and considering the high price of 155 ringgit for non-Malaysians, I cannot recommend it as a worthwhile experience. I personally won't be visiting again, as I believe there are better options available that offer a more fulfilling and value-for-money experience.
Written 13 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Anna
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2 contributions
Petrosains KLCC
May 2023 • Family
One of the most affordable attractions in KL. Kids fee only rm10 (Malaysian). Worth every penny. You will need to spend minimum 2-3hours. Please come in the morning or you will missed a lot of stuff in there.

This was our 3rd visit. We went in at 3:30pm and we missed:
- big slide (close at 4:30. )
- mini movie (close at 4:30)
- makers studio also close early.
-Even the cafe closed. This pissed me off because kids were hungry and thirsty. The food were plenty but they wont serve us because its 5pm!!

At least put up a vending machine.

Oh and the capsule ride is rm5/pax. They used to be free. Kids enjoy the ride.
Written 14 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Harry
Surabaya, Indonesia1 contribution
Great experience for science lover
Mar 2023
Visiting here for in the morning where it was not too crowded, and the experience is not disappointing and above my expectation. They have lot of activities for kids (ours are teens) and adult, i.e. games, displays, hands-on, etc. and they are so engaging, that in the end we spent almost 4 hours.
Written 5 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Chloé H
44 contributions
Discover science at a new level!
Mar 2023 • Family
A very well made museum with great activities for both kids and adults to discover about the ways of science and how science is all around us. I would suggest to book tickets in advance and allow yourself a good 2-4h if you really want to enjoy everything. We spent so long in the first part of the museum that we had to rush the other parts to make our other plans.
Written 31 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mohamad Saufi B
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia86 contributions
First time visiting
Dec 2022 • Family
Have always wanted to visit this place but tickets always difficult to get.
Finally managed to get it and boy do the kids enjoyed it.
They had fun doing almost all of the activities.
Was crowded but we had fun.
Written 1 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kennet P
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia14 contributions
Needs an overhaul!
Dec 2022 • Family
Very few changes since they opened up, and we have been coming here over the past 10 years and it’s obvious it’s not fully up to date. A number of activities/showcase’s aren’t even working despite they had time during the pandemic to sort this out.

It will be over last visit until the give this place a full overhaul.
Written 3 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
gema O
Spring, TX26 contributions
Very crowded by interesting place
Nov 2022 • Family
An interesting concept science centre which starts off with a right to talk about the energy and its transition. This is followed by alot of hands on experiments. However, place ia very crowded with many school kids and long queuea for many of the experiences.
Written 3 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Esther C
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
Great
Oct 2022 • Family
Lots of exhibits to see. suitable for primary - secondary school kids. Centrally located. Opening hours short on weekdays though, closes at 530pm..
Written 8 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 1,054
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Petrosains Science Discovery Centre (Kuala Lumpur) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Petrosains Science Discovery Centre