Malaysia is indeed a melting pot of different cultures. If you happen to visit its capital city, Kuala Lumpur, do take time in visiting the following museums in order to have a glimpse of the culture, customs, and way of life of Malaysians. Below are 4 of the many museums that I was able to visit during my short but sweet trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
1. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MALAYSIA
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MALAYSIA
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia, Jalan Damansara, Tasik Perdana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 9AM-6PM
+60 3-2267 1111
2. ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM MALAYSIA
ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM MALAYSIA
Perdana, Jalan Lembah, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 9:30AM-6PM
+60 3-2092 7070
https://www.instagram.com/islamicartsmuseummalaysia/
3. NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM
Located beside the Sultan Abdul Samad Building across the Merdeka Square, it was inaugurated in 2010 and the building previously housed several government offices before it was turned into a museum. Entrance to the museum is free of charge.
NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM
26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 9AM-6PM
https://www.facebook.com/muziumtekstilnegara/
4. BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 10AM-6PM
+60 3-9179 2784
https://www.facebook.com/BNM.MAG/
6. MUZIUM TELEKOM
MUZIUM TELEKOM
Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3-2031 9966
https://www.facebook.com/muziumtelekom/
7. ROYAL MALAYSIAN AIR FORCE MUSEUM
ROYAL MALAYSIAN AIR FORCE MUSEUM
Jalan Lapangan Terbang Sungai Besi, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50634 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Thursday, 9AM-5PM
Saturday-Sunday, 930AM-5PM
+60 3-2117 1202
https://www.facebook.com/RMAF-Museum-352455388180236/
8. TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA MEMORIAL
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PUTRA MEMORIAL
Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM
+60 3-2694 7277
9. P. RAMLEE MEMORIAL HOUSE
P. RAMLEE MEMORIAL HOUSE
22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P Ramlee, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM
+60 3-4023 1131
10. TUNKU ABDUL RAZAK MEMORIAL
TUN ABDUL RAZAK MEMORIAL
Malaysia, Jalan Cenderawasih, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday- Sunday, 10AM-5:30PM
+60 3-2693 7141
11. BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA
BADAN WARISAN MALAYSIA
2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM
+60 3-2144 9273
https://www.facebook.com/heritagemalaysia/
12. MEMORIAL TUN HUSSEIN ONN
MEMORIAL TUN HUSSEIN ON
Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM
+60 3-2072 7870
13. PETROSAINS, THE DISCOVERY CENTRE
PETROSAINS, THE DISCOVERY CENTRE
Petronas Twin Tower, Level 4, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday-Friday, 9:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday, 9:30AM-6:30PM
Sunday, 9:30AM-7PM
+60 3-2331 8181
https://www.facebook.com/petrosains/
14. MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS KUALA LUMPUR
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS KUALA LUMPUR
Level 1, Ansa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, ( Between Fahrenheit 88 and Lot 10 Mall, 101, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 10AM-10PM
+60 3-2110 2654
https://www.facebook.com/moi.kualalumpur/
15. MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART
MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART
Jalan Ilmu, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM
16. BIOMEDICAL MUSEUM
BIOMEDICAL MUSEUM
Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
+60 3-2616 2755
17. JADE MUSEUM
JADE MUSEUM
No, 26, Jalan Delima, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 9:30AM-5PM
+60 3-2142 9648
22. MEMORIAL NEGARAWAN
MEMORIAL NEGARAWAN
Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM
+60 3-2604 0559
23. NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE
NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE
Persiaran Bukit Kiara Bukit Damansara, Bukit Kiara, 50662 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sunday-Thursday, 9AM-5PM
+60 3-2089 3400
https://www.facebook.com/PusatSainsNegara/
24. ILLUSION 3D ART MUSEUM
ILLUSION 3D ART MUSEUM
Lot 4.01-4.03, Second Floor Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 10AM-8PM
+60 3-2022 1613
25. LOST IN CHINATOWN (5D GLOWING CULTURAL CENTER)
LOST IN CHINATOWN
22, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monday-Sunday, 10AM-10PM
+60 12-208 1182
https://www.facebook.com/lostinchinatown/
26. MALAYSIA CARTOON AND COMIC HOUSE
MALAYSIA CARTOON AND COMIC HOUSE
jalan cenderawasih tasik perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tuesday-Thursday, 10AM-5PM
Saturday-Sunday, 9:30AM-6:30PM
+60 12-380 8552
28. ETHNOLOGY OF THE MALAY WORLD MUSEUM
ETHNOLOGY OF THE MALAY WORLD MUSEUM
The Office of Malay World Gallery, Department of Mesuem Malaysia, Jalan Damansara, Malaysia
+60 3-2267 1000
30. NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF MALAYSIA
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF MALAYSIA
Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3-6209 0600
While there are a lot of other museums to visit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, these four museums are the ones that history, art, and history buffs should consider visiting first. In my next trip to Kuala Lumpur, I will make sure to add more to this list.
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