The Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman is one of the oldest surviving traditional Malay houses. Built in stages between 1910 and the early 1930s, it was owned by the local headman of Mukim Bagan Samak, Bandar Baharu, Kedah. Originally located in Kampung Sungai Kechil, a small village in the northern part of Peninsula Malaysia, it was rescued, relocated and restored (1996-1997) by Badan Warisan Malaysia.

Today, it stands as one of the finest remaining examples of Malay vernacular architecture. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur with its many high rise buildings, the Rumah Penghulu is surrounded by a traditional herb & heritage garden which has over 50 species of trees & plants of environmental, cultural & historic interest to Malaysians.

TOURS & PROGRAMMES 

GUIDED TOURS:
Guided tours will give an overview & introduction of the house and the Malay lifestyle. Each guided tour is approximately 30 minutes with an option for an additional 20-minute video, which shows the original relocation & restoration of the house.

Access to the inside of the house is available only by guided tours at scheduled times or by group tour booking between 10am to 4pm.
For tour groups, advance booking is required.

Guided Tour Schedule: Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11am & 3pm
Closed on Sundays & Mondays and Public Holidays

*New fees effective from 24 October 2023

Inquiries & Bookings
info@badanwarisan.org.my
03-2144 9273
Terms and conditions apply

Click to the link below to experience the virtual tour of the Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman.

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Virtual Tour Tips

• There are two (2) language options – English and Bahasa Malaysia – for the tour narration. You may choose the language at the start of the tour.
• Click on the white arrow to navigate around the house and move your cursor around to explore the 360  views of the house and each section.
• Look for the ‘i’ icon in red for more information on selected display items.

Are you a member of an organisation that is part of the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) network? Please present your membership card to enjoy a complimentary tour of the Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman.

PROGRAMMES

CURATED PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTS

Curated Programmes are an extended tour which provides an in-depth experience to learn about the way of life, customs, traditions, architecture as well as the environment of the Malaysian lifestyle.

For children, educational programmes consist of activity sheets, hands-on experience, demonstrations, role- play as well as games. Children will learn about parts of the house, language and traditions.

For youth, curated programmes can be an architectural tour, cultural tour or a combination. This programme gives a deeper understanding of the restoration & relocation process of the house and may be conducted by an architect.

For adults, curated programmes offer a cultural perspective of the Kampung lifestyle. This programme looks at the general restoration of the house followed by detailed explanations of the customs and rituals such identifying the site of a kampung house and ceremonies related to weddings & the birth of a child. The programme includes hands-on experience, demonstrations as well sampling of traditional food & drinks.

Curated Programmes are 2- 3 hours.

2 Week Prior Booking Required (Subjected to Availability of date, time & resources)

Minimum 10 persons/ group
ADULTS from RM68/person
STUDENTS/CHILDREN from RM48/person
Phone:+603-2144 9273
Email: info@badanwarisan.org.my

Click the button below to see the packages available.

GETTING HERE

• Direction from MRT Bukit Bintang Station (Kajang Line)
• Direction from MRT Conlay Station (Putrajaya Line)

For students or academics –  research or project-related visits to the Heritage Centre or Chen Voon Fee Resource Centre, or Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, kindly fill in the form HERE . (minimum 1 week in advance). Confirmation will be given.

For enquiries on venue hire, please fill in the form HERE. Minimum 2 weeks in advance.

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