Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor)

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November 14th, 2009 admin

Located at Jalan Petrie, near to Thistle Hotel and the Sultanah Aminah Hospital, the Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor) is tucked away in a quite corner as a standalone building. The building was originally known as the Dato’ Abdullah Jaafar Building, built before the start of World War I in 1910. Unknown to many, this building was the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II (well in the first place, most of the locals are not even aware of the existence of this art gallery..)

Several transitions took place until the year 1994, when the building was officially launched to host the artworks related to the culture of Johor. In 2003, the Johor Art Gallery was enhanced with air-conditioning and improved documentation of artworks.

Limsimi.com - Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor)

Limsimi.com - Inside Johor Art Gallery

Limsimi.com - Exhibits on display at Galeri Seni Johor

The gallery is quiet most part of the day (even during weekends), with less than 10 visitors at any one time in the gallery. While the artworks do not really rival those in the Lourve, it still provides an interesting insight into the expression of locals and occasional theme exhibits. Admission is free and with the comfort of an air-conditioned setting, Johor Art Gallery is a good relief from the food and cheap shopping Johor Bahru is commonly associated with.

Visiting hours: 9.00am – 4.30pm daily, except Public Holidays
Admission: Free
Address: Galeri Seni Johor, JKR 144, Jalan Petrie 80100, Johor Bahru
Tel: 07-2263266

Limsimi.com - Exhibits outside the building of the Johor Art Gallery

Limsimi.com - Introduction to the Johor Art Gallery

Limsimi.com - A very worn-out drum outside the Johor Art Gallery

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9 Comments Add your own

1. Janice | November 14th, 2009 at 5:20 PM

Thanks for recommendation, very nice. Will definitely pay a visit !

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2. Ju hua | November 15th, 2009 at 4:41 PM

I am one of the locals not aware of this Art Gallery too. Will make a visit one of the weekdays.

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3. European Backpacker | November 21st, 2009 at 11:53 AM

Hi there, I am currently in a KL hotel backpacking. Saw your website and have decided to cut short my trip here (have been here for the past 3 days) and head down to Johor Bahru and Singapore.

Any idea what is the best way to travel in Johor Bahru? There do not seems to be any metro, while for Singapore, they have this MRT which I think it the metro equivalent.

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4. Irene | November 22nd, 2009 at 8:11 PM

Hi, I have moved to JB recently and would like to join a course related to art and craft. Does anyone know if there are any art or handicraft classes being conducted anywhere in JB?

Please let me know if you do know of anybody conducting such lessons.
Thanks!

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5. JW | December 13th, 2009 at 2:59 PM

Hi Irene,

I have been taking art and craft lessons from Page 1 Academy for almost 8 years. Stopped after I moved to Singapore to study, but i definately like the place and teachers there. You might want to give it a try.

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6. Raz | June 14th, 2010 at 9:35 AM

for ww2 buffs, at the back of the gallery building is an engine and propeller from allegedly a Japanese Zero fighter.

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7. siti munirah | July 4th, 2010 at 3:09 PM

assalamualaikum..

saya siti munirah pelajar dr uitm shah alam. tujuan saya:
1)saya ingin mengetahui status lukisan saya yang masih berada di galeri ini adakah ia masih sempurna lagi atau tidak (sudah dilupuskan)?
lukisan saya:
tajuk:cantik ke?
saiz:3′x4′
media:cat minyak
tahun masuk pertandingan:2009
nama pertandingan:Pertandingan Seni Tampak Terbuka Johor 2009

saya berharap sangat agar pihak galeri tidak melupuskan lukisan tersebut. saya sangat memerlukan kerjasama pihak galeri.
sekian terima kasih.

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8. Jill | July 15th, 2010 at 3:03 PM

I’ve been to johor art gallery once for enquiries about arts and crafts classes in johor but the people who works there seem clueless. Its just a dead place to display artwork and nothing else. If you are looking anything more than that, don’t bother making the trip. Its such a disappointment that the only art gallery in JB did not have more info or did not promote any other related/affiliated art schools/workshops in JB.

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9. limsimi | December 25th, 2010 at 6:28 PM

I would like to over my art paintings collections which are made by young artist in jogjakarta,pls send me email if you would like to have more detail info,

Regards
Eddy swadie

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