The Klook Guide To Petrosains: Discounted Tickets, Visit Tips, Best Time To Visit, And More!

Jacey Hen

Last updated 21 Mar 2024

Complete Guide To Petrosains KL Malaysia

Your Ultimate Guide to Petrosains, The Discovery Centre

Get ready as you immerse yourself in the future of borderless science and technology at Petrosains. Petrosains is an interactive, experiential and hands-on science centre in the very heart of Kuala Lumpur. The centre offers exhibits and activities to visitors that make learning STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) a fun and immersive experience.

Journey through different-themed zones tailored for hands-on scientific discovery as you harness your imagination and thinking skills. Petrosains will surely spark curiosity and interest in anybody, no matter your age. Read on for our complete guide and get the most out of your trip!

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COVID-19 Precautionary Measures At Aquaria KLCC

Are you excited to visit Petrosains, but still worried for your safety there due to the ongoing pandemic? Well, worry not! Petrosains has established clear safety and hygiene precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all visitors.

All visitors are required to wear a face mask at all times inside the Petrosains premises.
A temperature screening will be carried out at the entrance.
All visitors would be required to complete a travel and health declaration form through QR code prior to entering.
Visitors must observe and maintain social distancing of 1–2 metres apart.
Hand sanitisers are available for usage and are placed at various areas throughout the centre.
Frequent cleaning and sanitisation of all areas with regular contacts, including exhibits.
Dedicated and labelled bins are placed around the exhibit areas for visitors to dispose of used face masks or gloves.
Each gallery area will have a limited visitor capacity to avoid crowding.

Remember to bring yourself and your mask, and you’ll be good to go!

Opening Hours & Best Time To Visit

The standard opening hours at Petrosains are as follows:

Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays and School Holidays (except those that fall on Mondays)
CLOSED	11.00AM - 4.00PM (Last admission: 2.30PM)	9.30AM - 5.30PM (Last admission: 4.00PM)

Do also note that Petrosains operates on a time ticketing system where visiting slots will be limited depending on availability of time slots to ensure the safety and convenience of visitors. There is a maximum number of visitors allowed entry per slot and an allocated 7 slots each day.

The best time to plan for an outing at Petrosains would definitely be on off-peak days, which are usually the weekdays. Chances of smaller visiting crowds are higher on weekdays, so that means you can likely try out and explore each exhibit with more privacy and less waiting time!

How To Get To Petrosains

Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), Petrosains is situated on Level 4 of the Suria KLCC shopping mall. If you’re planning to drive here, you can easily park in the mall and head all the way up to the science centre.

Alternatively, you could opt to park at Avenue K shopping mall (accessible via an underground pedestrian tunnel) or Pavilion shopping mall (accessible via a covered link bridge), and walk over to Suria KLCC. If you prefer public transport, you can take the LRT straight to KLCC LRT station (KJ10), which is an easy 3-minute walk into the mall via an underground pedestrian tunnel as well.

Petrosains Ticket Price

Petrosains tickets are priced at RM18.50 for adults and RM7.50 for children when you make your purchase over the counter, but you can enjoy 8% off your tickets when you buy your tickets online on Klook! Klook users can also enjoy a faster and convenient entry - skip the queue and head straight to the dedicated line for online ticket redemption by flashing your mobile e-vouchers.

The admission rates for Petrosains are as follows:

	Counter Price	Klook Price
Malaysian Child (3-12 years)	RM7.50	RM6.60
Malaysian Adult (13-60 years)	RM18.50	RM16.50
Non-Malaysian Child (3-12 years)	RM16.50	RM14.60
Non-Malaysian Adult (13-60 years)	RM28.00	RM24.70

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Activity Zones

Dark ride

Start your adventure as you take a ride into the darkness and journey through ancient rainforests, beautiful oceans and learn of Malaysia’s story towards becoming a developed nation.

Space

Fulfil your astronaut dreams as you discover outer space. Learn more about the science and technology of space through interesting exhibits and discover how life is like up there as an astronaut.

Geotime diorama

Travel back in time into the Mesozoic Era as you witness life as it was back when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth and uncover our planet’s science like never before.

SPARKZ

From creating interactive art to making paper helicopters fly, these interactive exhibits and fun-filled science shows will spark wonder and bring out the child in you.

Oil Platform

Enter into the world of oil and gas as you traverse through this realistic oil platform and dig deep into how the oil and gas exploration process works.

Speed

Live your dream to be a Formula 1 racer and race at top speed in an F1 race simulator. At Speed, you can also test your reaction time or tap into your telekinesis powers in unique, exciting activities.

Molecule Nano World

Break into the world of atoms as you travel through a spiral stairway into a learning experience of the nano world and the many interesting elements of Chemistry.

3D Theatre

Your adventure doesn’t end here just cause you’re comfortably seated. In this mini theatre, be prepared to be at the edge of your seat as you watch thrilling 3D movies.

Tech Lab

Step into the possibilities of our future as you enter the Tech Lab, a haven for any sci-fi geek. Build, meet and greet robots, or gain some skills as you learn about big data and how to code!

XPLORASI Gift Shop

Continue your science discovery journey at home as you stop by the Petrosains gift shop that is loaded with educational games, toys, books and other gifts that you can bring home for you and your loved ones.

Workshops

Maker Studio

Join this series of interactive and innovative workshops where participants can get involved in a multitude of insightful science activities, such as coding a Mars rover and maneuvering your own drone.

PlayLab

Let your kids run their imagination wild through this line-up of interactive PlayLab workshops. Amp up their learning experience as they try making their very own paper bee hive or spider web.

The workshop is on a first-come-first-serve basis and only open to kids aged 4-9 years.