MinNature
Malaysia Asia’s Largest Indoor Miniature & Train Exhibition

MinNature Malaysia describes itself as the largest permanent indoor miniature and train exhibition in Asia and the third largest in the world.

It opened in November 2016 after eight years of planning, raising funds, modelling and building. It occupies a massive 17,000 sq ft space on the top floor (4th floor) of Summit USJ shopping mall in Subang Jaya.

Founder and ‘Grand Architect’ Alvin Wan was kind enough to give me a guided tour around the facility recently.

The miniatures are built in the same scale, 1/87 or HO, which is the most commonly used scale of model railway in the world.

The exhibition space is divided up into different zones, the first of which is called Countryside Life and features miniature dioramas showing Malaysian-themed scenes of rural life such as a kampung, a quarry, a Cameron Highlands inspired tea estate and an oil palm plantation.

This Rio-style favela makes a nice photo.

The most amazing thing about this place is that nearly all of the models have been built from scratch in plastic using their own 3D printers based on their own 3D modelling or from wood or plaster. The only exhibits which have been bought in from outside are the miniature figures of people, the model cars and trains and some of the trees. Not surprising that the models took three years to build and work is still ongoing for the future displays.

The seaport section has a great model of a container port but also a traditional Malay village on stilts (kampung air).

Leisure Park section includes a miniature wildlife park, a water theme park and an amusement park with moving rides, All the models have realistic lighting and the layout is free from barriers so that kids get up close to the models (but no touching please!).

The power station with smoking cooling towers is very realistic and Alvin uses this Industrial Park section to educate kids on the need for clean energy and the benefits of advanced environmentally-friendly agricultural techniques.

This paper mâché castle was inspired by Game of Thrones
A nice Japanese onsen scene.

The largest section is called The Dataran and contains models of iconic Kuala Lumpur landmarks such as KL Tower, National Mosque, Maybank Tower and the Sultan Abdul Samad building. 

This close up of the Sessions Court building model shows the impressive detail that has been created with MinNature’s 3D printers which show up flaws and imperfections and are therefore more realistic than the clean, precise cuts made by laser cutting techniques.

Master Builders creating new exhibits in their workshop.
A 3D printer.
The souvenir shop sells various gift items at reasonable prices including prints by the talented Malaysian artist FeiGiap.

Future Enhancements

  • Construction of a new phase is ongoing which will feature an airport with aircraft which will actually fly.
  • A new model railway track section is planned where train enthusiasts will be able to bring their own model trains to travel on a landscaped layout.
  • The model vehicles in the Dataran section will move by themselves in a future upgrade.

Review Verdict

A great new attraction for Malaysia. I think all kids will enjoy this place.  Treasure Hunt games are organised which require players to search the model displays to find tiny details, keeping the young ones amused for ages.

Adult model railway enthusiasts might wish for more trains to run on the 2600 feet of track. Upgrades are planned.

Opening Hours and Admission Charges

Open Daily 10 am - 10 pm.

Last Entry 9 pm.


Ticket Price

They are currently running a promotion with prices as follows:

When the promotion ends the pricing will be as follows:

RM

Adult

Child

Senior

MyKad

28

15

15

Non-Malaysians

38

25

25

Free for kids below age 4.

How to Get To MinNature

The exact location is marked on the map on my Top Selangor Attractions page.


GPS:

3°03'34.0"N 101°35'36.5"E

3.059430, 101.593480


Address:

Miniature Wonders Sdn Bhd

Summit USJ

4.03A & 4.05, Level 4

Jalan Persiaran Kewajipan

47600 Subang Jaya

Selangor


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