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      The First Galleria Taiping building, known for its Anglo Indian architecture, is a restored former government office. The building, completed in 1891, was designed by G.A Lefroy, an architect and chief surveyor from Australia. This magnificent building was first used by the Perak Trigonometrical and Survey Department in Perak. From 1931 to 1935, this building was taken over by the Taiping Sanitary Board.

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          Today, this building is the best example of timber and brick building architecture in Taiping. The courtyard outside and the open space next to First Galleria Taiping (called Laman Budaya) also displays interesting exhibits such as a diesel locomotive named Telok Chempedak, some sections of an old railway footbridge, a railway station sign and a classic English red phone booth. These interesting attractions provide an excellent overview of the colorful history of Taiping. It is valuable by Malaysian Museum standards, thanks to the Taiping Municipal Council that has managed to upkeep the standard year by year. The First Galleria Taiping is a must-visit attraction whenever visitors come to Taiping.