Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
4.5
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Large open-plan museum on four levels with an impressive collection of Islamic artifacts. The wood carvings are a consistent favorite.
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2-3 hours
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  • Hanan B
    Ramat Gan, Israel536 contributions
    A Must Visit
    This museum should be a required visit by tourists visiting KL. It deals with a great deal of the culture, crafts and history of the Muslim world, and as such bestows a great deal of honor to that world. A great deal of thought and effort went into the curating of the museum. The sheer amount of material on display requires a long visit or several shorter ones.
    Visited February 2020
    Travelled solo
    Written 20 February 2020
  • Pietro M
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia110 contributions
    Fantastic Collection Of Islamic Cultural Artifacts
    I had a wonderful learning experience exploring the many levels and exhibits. I spent the early morning at the Botanical Gardens and was allowed entry 30 minutes early into the museum, which was amazing as I had each exhibit to myself for the first hour or so. Shoutout to the super nice staff for letting me in early as I was completely oblivious to the opening time. There's around 12 total exhibits, ranging from Textiles, Ceramics, Armour and Weaponry, Woodwork, etc. Each is chock full of amazing artifacts that are clearly well maintained. There's plenty of signage to contextualize these pieces which is much appreciated as some other museums I've been to in the region don't bother to fully build out their exhibits. If you're by the Botanical Gardens or are looking for a rainy day escape, you can easily spend a couple hours here admiring all the art. Pricing is reasonable at 14 rm for adults and 7 rm for students. Highly recommend.
    Visited July 2022
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 July 2022
  • Anne W
    London, United Kingdom98 contributions
    So peaceful
    It’s all been said and written about the National Islamic Museum of Art. Even if you’re neither here nor there about museums don’t miss this beautiful and tranquil place. Go early and while away a couple or so hours and then think seriously about visiting The Moza (Mosaic) Restaurant that overlooks the Fountain Garden. The food is of a very high quality as is the standard of service. This restaurant certainly deserves its high reviews.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 31 January 2020
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Adrian B
Canberra, Australia60 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a wonderful arts museum and is really good for those who may have limited knowledge of Islamic art and culture. It's easy to spend a couple of hours here admiring the art and artefacts, and it also has a very pleasant adjoining restaurant. This should be included on any visitor's itinerary in KL.
Written 29 September 2023
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Jamie35_15
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates26 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
A fabulous surprise, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Islam but in particular of orientalist art, with the preeminent collection of European master paintings far exceeding that on display in Paris or Berlin; truly mesmerising. A must see for any one who appreciates great art!
Written 2 September 2023
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CAM
London, UK391 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
From the moment we entered this museum, we were made to feel very welcome. The entrance fee was modest & there were reduced rates for my student children. The exhibits are set out across two floors and showcase the excellence and beauty of Islamic architecture, design and craftsmanship. We enjoyed looking at the textiles, tiles, jewellery and woodwork. The shop is fantastic and we bought some mementos which we are currently getting framed. Highly recommended.
Written 27 August 2023
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serena
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Amazingly detailed and extensive museum. It has a variety of incredible paintings and artefacts from across the Islamic world, and it is very informative and thorough in its descriptions. The architectural exhibit was my favourite, with some of the best architectural models I've ever seen and detailed descriptions of mosques and mausoleums in different geographic areas of the Islamic world.

I was also impressed by the architecture of the museum itself, which has several unique domes that are intricately painted and decorated. The gift shop was also full of interesting books and high-quality souvenirs.
Written 24 August 2023
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Mapfay
Devon, UK32 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Truly amazing Museum, probably the best I’d been to on my travels. Amazing building, great artefacts, captivating pictures, curated really cleverly. An immensely enjoyable experience and a must visit location in KL.
Written 20 August 2023
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631BarbaraM
Inwood, WV169 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Beautiful building with wonderful exhibits. This is a must visit when in KL. Beautifully curated and so informative. Wonderful gift shop with lovely items as well as noteworthy books. Amazing place devoted entirely to the culture of Islam in the many places Islam thrived.
Written 7 August 2023
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Kenny L
2 contributions
Jul 2023
This place is better run museum with lots of interesting artifacts and oriental arts. We just recently visited a set of museums in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. This place has to be the top 1 or 2. The other museum includes the famous National Palace Museum in Taipei.
Written 29 July 2023
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guillermo
Philippines934 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
One of the best museums I have gone through my lifetime of travel. A few of those museums that they Islamic stories, arts and culture. A must for those who love on Asian and Islamic culture. I’m not a Muslim, but this history simply amazes me.
Written 24 July 2023
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Tien
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Very well curated museum with an impressive collection. The main collection spans 2 levels and has a wide range of artifacts. The curatorial framing strikes a wonderful balance between art historical research and public-friendly presentation. Due to time constraints I didn't manage to finish the main collection but I learned a lot from what I saw. I came in July 2023 and there was an exhibition that will be on display until October 2023, which is called Orientalist Paintings. Very impressive for a temporary exhibition: well curated and the number of paintings displayed is much higher than my expectations. Overall a good place to learn about Islamic art.
Written 19 July 2023
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Mavi5
Invercargill, New Zealand65 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
What a beautiful place - the building itself architecturally in keeping with the collection. Each of the floors has its own speciality, from C16 paintings of Muslim life by European artists, to the illuminations of the Quran and the models of mosques from around the world.
We loved being able to wander and appreciate the collection and on each floor admire the art work on the domes.
The temperature is regulated and dehumidified which made our mid day experience even more enjoyable. The staff there were helpful and welcoming and not at all obtrusive.
Recommended!
Written 8 July 2023
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