Johor Art Gallery
| Johor Art Gallery | |
|---|---|
| Galeri Seni Johor | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Art gallery |
| Location | Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia |
| Completed | 1910 |
| Opening | 29 January 1994 |
The Johor Art Gallery (Malay: Galeri Seni Johor) is an art gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
History
The art gallery building was built in 1910. The building at once became the base for the Japanese Imperial Army during the Japanese occupation of Malaya. The building used to be the official residence of the Chief Minister of Johor Abdullah Jaafar. Afterwards, the Johor State Government decided to preserve the building by turning it into an art gallery and thus the Johor Art Gallery was opened on 29 January 1994 by Chief Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. In 2000-2003, it was closed for renovation and reopened again on 6 May 2003 by Chief Minister Abdul Ghani Othman.[1]
Architecture
The art gallery is a 2-story building located on top of a small green hill.[2]
Exhibitions
When opened in 1994, the gallery used to display historical artifacts about arts and cultures of Johor. After its reopening in 2003, it became the center for arts and cultures. The exhibition area is divided into the permanent and temporary exhibition areas. Besides temporary exhibitions, the art gallery also regularly holds various competitions as well.[3]
Opening time
The art gallery opens everyday except Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. free of charge.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ VM Team (5 August 2013). "Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor)". Virtual Malaysia.
- ↑ "Johor Bahru Museums and Art Galleries".
- ↑ "Galeri Seni Johor". Tourism Johor.
- ↑ http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2011&dt=0325&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Johor&pg=wj_01.htm
External links
Coordinates: 1°27′59.8″N 103°44′50.9″E / 1.466611°N 103.747472°E