The new Malaysian Art gallery building combines traditional design with modern lines, the building's unique structure, combining a blend of slate, tinted glass and a striking metallic roof, houses five galleries including a creative gallery and workshop, a resource center, an auditorium and the gallery's administrative center.

There are a number of galleries housing various permanent and temporary exhibitions. It showcases the works of contemporary artists, a permanent collection of works of local and foreign origin are also displayed rotating exhibitions of Asian and international art, including photography. Its collection now numbers over 2,500 pieces.

Built with aesthetics and functionality in mind, the art gallery creates a space for the preservation, development, exploration and experimentation of the various facets of art in Malaysia. Amenities available include a creative center, a sculpture garden, a photography and graphics studio, and auditorium, a library, a restoration space, a book shop and a cafe. The National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur was established in the year of 1958. This construction is considered is designated as a historical building by the National Heritage Trust, it was built in the year 1932 and formerly was known as the Majestic building. The art gallery commenced with the donation of only four paintings, but now houses over 2000 works of art.

In very close proximity of the Malaysian Art Gallery is a hotel in Kuala Lumpur known as the Citrus Hotel, it is just 2 km away form the gallery and also offers access to most other sights in Kuala Lumpur.