Petrosains, The Discovery Centre

Petrosains Sdn. Bhd.

Petrosains Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s fully integrated oil and gas multinational corporation, that leads and steers the business and visit operations of two distinctive institutions in the nation, Petrosains, The Discovery Centre and the world renowned PETRONAS Twin Towers.

Our Story

Interactive, experiential, and hands-on, Petrosains, The Discovery Centre is everything a science centre should be. With exhibits, in-reach and outreach activities that make learning STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun, Petrosains is an extension of PETRONAS’ commitment to nation-building by nurturing the interest in STEM and driving the creation of a new generation of science and technology-minded, innovation-inspired Malaysians.

Statement of Purpose

Our Aspiration

To be a global player that inspires people and enriches lives through the delivery of customer-centric experiences and impactful learning.

Our Statement of Purpose

A STEM learning catalyst that inspires future talents through immersive and imaginative experiences.

Shared Values

We are guided by PETRONAS’ shared values of Loyalty, Integrity, Professionalism and Cohesiveness as the backbone of our business conduct, reflecting our sense of duty and responsibility in upholding our commitment towards the people and nation as a corporate social responsibility arm of PETRONAS in the pillar of STEM education.

Our Offerings

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre is just one essential part of Petrosains Sdn Bhd’s aim to cultivate an eco-system that has future-forward education and life-long learning as a foundation. Other core components include the PETRONAS Twin Towers, satellite learning centres under the Petrosains PlaySmart banner, and the travelling exhibition – PETRONAS StreetSmart.

Keep Exploring

As the world changes, the way we learn and experience the world also changes. That’s why Petrosains consistently adapts, upgrades and transforms itself to stay on the forefront of the informal learning and educating of STEM.

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Petrosains Online Learning

We believe that discovering and learning can take place at any time and anywhere. Our team has put together some unique and fun activities you and your loved ones can do side-by-side. Go on – try it out!

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Discovery, Now Even Closer to You

Petrosains brings exciting scientific discovery and inspiring activities closer to you with Petrosains PlaySmart, now at a town near you.

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Science As It Should Be

Learning in the classroom is all well and good, but nothing sparks curiosity, interest and inspiration like truly hands-on scientific discovery – which is exactly what our workshops, shows and activities are here for!

“Very interesting and informative. Excellent place to learn and discover new things. Interactive games can keep you busy for hours.”

Raakhee Premchand, South Africa

“Fun and entertaining for the kids. The staff members are very friendly and provide very good service.”

Philip Chee, Singapore

Petrosains Board 2022

We have always been guided by outstanding leaders from PETRONAS with impressive credentials throughout the years. They have inspired us to build a unique and creative platform to help unravel science to make it accessible and credible which has positively impacted the younger generation. Their support and their influence have helped shape Petrosains into what it is today – an important supporting component in the nation’s education landscape and presence in the community as an authority in informal learning, specifically in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). On behalf of all Petrosains staff, we would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the Chairman and Board Members of the Petrosains Board for their strong stewardship and their continued commitment towards our efforts to spark and nurture the learning of science among citizens of Malaysia.