Kota Jail

The yellow two-storey gatehouse of the old Penjara Johor Bahru, photographed in 2007 while it was still prison property

Kota Jail, in City centre, is one of the attractions in Johor Bahru in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

地址Penjara (lama) Ayer Molek, Jalan Ayer Molek, Johor Bahru city centre
详情Daily 10 am – 10 pm
Check entry and event prices; WhatsApp 016-721 5646
实用信息Heritage Events
地区City centre
一般游览时间约1小时30分钟
收录于Johor Bahru Attractions
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已核实2026年10月已核实

About Kota Jail

Johor Bahru Prison was built in 1883, one of the oldest prisons in Malaysia, and stopped holding inmates in 2005. It has reopened as Kota Jail, which calls itself a playground for art, heritage and culture, with the Johor Bahru City Council and the Malaysian Prison Department as partners.

Expect galleries, events and creative spaces inside the old walls rather than a formal museum, so check its Instagram (@kotajail) for what is on. It is a few minutes from Johor Zoo, so the two combine well.

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