Historical

Islamic Arts Museum

The huge building that houses the Islamic
artefacts and replicas of Islamic Architecture 

If you are visiting Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, drop by the Islamic Arts Museum where many other key attractions such as the Bird Park, the Butterfly Farm, National Planetarium, Police Museum, Hibiscus and Orchid Gardens are located. This museum was opened in December 1998 and is the largest Islamic art exhibit in South East Asia.

There are 12 galleries with over 7,000 artefacts on display besides the books that are available for you to see at the library in this building. The themed galleries have display of Islamic manuscripts, arms and armour, textiles and coins, ceramics, glassware and metalwork. Besides exhibiting the works from the Middle East region, other artefacts from China, India, Asia and other South East Asian nations are also shown here.

10am - 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)

The museum is closed on Mondays.

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Jalan Lembah Perdana
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia.

Malaysia National Museum

The Minangkabau-styled
architecture of the museum 

The National Museum is located within walking distance from KL Sentral. If you are in Lake Garden, you will be able to see the museum as it has a distinctive Minangkabau-styled roof. Walking from Lake Garden will take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the museum. The museum contains vast artifacts and exhibits that trace the history of the nation of Malaysia.

This building was officially opened in August 31, 1963 by His Majesty the Third Yang diPertuan Agong of Malaysia. It has a Minangkabau-styled roof and two front murals. The murals of Italian glass mosaic highlights the significant events and crafts of Malaysia. There are 4 main galleries namely Early History, The Malay Kingdoms, The Colonial Era and Malaysia Today.

The opening hour to visit the National Museum is from 9:00am to 6:00pm daily. It is closed on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

For locals, the entrance fee is RM2 for adult. Children below 12 years old do not have to pay. Free entrance is also given to children in school uniforms.

For foreigners, the entrance fee is RM5 for adult and RM2 for children 6-12 years old.

Muzium Negara
Department of Museums Malaysia
Jalan Damansara
50566 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Armed Forces Museum

The spacious ground outside
 the Armed Forces Museum 

The armoured fighting tank that is placed
on the exhibit at the compound of the museum.
This type of tank was used by the British
during the colonial time.

The museum is located in Jalan Padang Tembak, Kuala Lumpur. Head forKem Kementah as the museum is located at this camp. Taking a taxi to this place is the most convenient mode of transport. As this place is an army camp, you will have to take a pass before you are allowed to enter the premises of the camp.

If you are driving, take note that you can ask permission from the personnel at the museum to allow you to park your car at the compound of the museum. Otherwise, you will have to park quite a distant away from the museum as there are not many parking bays available.

The address of the museum:

Muzium Angkatan Tentera
Kementerian Pertahanan
Jalan Padang Tembak
50634 Kuala Lumpur