MinNature Malaysia
Asia’s Largest Indoor Miniature Exhibition

MinNature Malaysia

MinNature Malaysia describes itself as the largest permanent indoor miniature 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. Originally it occupied a massive 17,000 sq ft space in Subang Jaya but in July 2020 it relocated to the much more centrally located  Sungei Wang Plaza in Bukit Bintang.

Malay kampung scene

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

Originally the miniatures were built in the same scale, 1/87 or HO, which is the most commonly used scale of model railway in the world and there are some model train layouts in parts of the exhibition.

Over the years they have refined their model making technique and they are now producing larger scale ultra-realistic models and arranging these in glass aquarium style display cases.

The subject matter of the exhibition continues to focus on the beauty of Malaysia the nation's culture, history and heritage.

model of shop selling rattan and basket ware products
MinNature Malaysia model of typical Malaysian house interior

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.

model of food stall selling Malaysian snacks

The Taste of Malaysia section has some fantastically realistic models of food stall selling all kinds of local dishes.

detailed model of Malaysian hawker stall

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  years to build and work is still ongoing for the future displays.

MinNature Malaysia model of man decorating lion dance head

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

MinNature Malaysia model of person with Chinese New Year decorations

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.

Model of traditional chinese medicine shop
MinNature Malaysia model of Merdeka Square

The largest section showcases the heritage architecture and buildings of Malaysia and includes The Dataran with models of iconic Kuala Lumpur landmarks such as KL Tower, National Mosque, Maybank Tower and the Sultan Abdul Samad building. 

model of Warung Makanan

The attention to detail that has been created with MinNature’s 3D printers is very impressive.  

model makers at MinNature MalaysiaMaster Builders creating new exhibits in their workshop.
MinNature Malaysia 3d printerA 3D printer.
Fei Giap street sceneThe souvenir shop sells various gift items at reasonable prices including prints by the talented Malaysian artist FeiGiap.

Review Verdict

This is a  great  attraction for Malaysia. I think all kids and adults 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.

Now that it has relocated to downtown Kuala Lumpur it should attract a wider audience including overseas visitors.

New miniatures are being added all the time so there is always something fresh to look at.

You can even commission the team to make a model for you. This one below for example, called Fisherman Village, would take 6 weeks to make and cost RM18,500.

model diorama of fishing boats

Opening Hours and Admission Charges

Open Daily (including holidays and weekends) from 10 am until 10 pm.

Last entry 8pm.

Closed on first 3 days of Chinese New Year.


 2025 Ticket Price

RM 30 Normal.

RM 20 Ages 6-18 and 60 years and over.

Free entry for children age 5 and below.

Any person below 16 years old must be accompanied by a full paying adult.

model of KL street scene

How to Get To MinNature

Address:

JUMPA @Sungei Wang Plaza, Lot MUF-1, Level 1, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250, Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +60 11-1009 9374

Find out more on their Facebook page.

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