Islamic Arts Museum

Why Islamic Arts Museum is special ?

The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is one of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular attractions, and well-regarded as Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. Housing extensive collections of Islamic decorative arts from all over the world, this stunning building is located at the fringe of the 227-acre Lake Gardens and is accessible within a five-minute walk from the National Planetarium and National Mosque.

An impressive architectural feat, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia features a huge blue turquoise dome on top of the building, glass walls that allow natural light to flow in, domed ceilings adorned with intricate Islamic patterns, and a vast exhibition space which spans 30,000 square metres. Housing more than 7,000 artefacts, the permanent galleries are situated on the two upper floors.

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What to explore at Islamic Arts Museum?

 Do expect to see one of the most beautiful ceiling domes in this building. Exhibitions are held from time to time to provide education about the religion. There is also a display of Islamic architecture featuring small scale of the world's most important mosque such as the Prophet's mosque in Medina and the Al Haram Mosque in Mecca.

The Islamic Arts Museum is a place you should not miss if you are keen to learn of the history and how Islam started. With all the incredible displays and exhibits, this truly is a place to visit. Learning about the Islamic religion will not be complete without visiting the National Mosque Kuala Lumpur. The mosque is just a stone's throw away. Do pay a visit at the mosque while you are here. Other attractions around this area are the Kuala Lumpur Bird Parkand Butterfly Park Kuala Lumpur. The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is the world's largest free flight aviary.

Do not miss the chance to watch these intelligent birds put up a show for you in the park. The Butterfly farm is a great place not just to look at this beautiful fragile creatures, it is also a place to learn of its metamorphosis. Another great place to visit is the National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur. Films can be watched here to educate you on the planets and the galaxy.

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How to get to Islamic Arts Museum?

The best way to get to the Islamic Arts Museum is of course either by taxi or by driving here. But if you want to experience taking public transport in Kuala Lumpur, you can take the KTM Komuter and stop at the Old Railway Station and walk your way to the museum.

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