Museums - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia MUSEUMS Royal Malaysian Armed Forces Museum This museum houses a collection of pictures, paintings and exhibits of weapons, uniforms and decorations of the countrys armed forces. Also on display are weapons seized from the communist terrorists, artillery, naval guns and old canons. Admission is free. Address: Jalan Padang Tembak Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.30pm, daily Closed: Friday
Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum Address: Sungai Besi
Royal Malaysian Police Museum Address: Jalan Perdana 5
Maybank Numismatic Museum Located in Maybank Tower, it contains a collection of local and regional coins and notes, some dating back to the Malacca Sultanate in the 1400s. Admission is free Address: 100, Jalan Tun Perak, 1st Floor Menara Maybank Opening Hours: 10.00am ~ 6.00pm, daily Closed on Public Holidays
MISC Museum Address: 2 Jalan Conlay
National Art Gallery The National Art Gallery is housed in a 1932 building which is conserved under the National Heritage Trust. A permanent collection of works of local and foreign origin are displayed. Admission is free Address: 1, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin Opening Hours: 10.00am - 6.00pm, daily Closed: Friday 12.45pm - 2.45pm
National Science Centre Address: Jalan Bukit Kiara
Craft Cultural Complex Address: Jalan Conlay
Kuala Lumpur Textile Museum The museum showcases the rich heritage of Malaysian arts and crafts, in particular, the local textile industry. Among the interesting exhibits are those on the art of batik making, the weaving of various indigenous materials and a diorama that portrays batik canting and pua weaving. Admission is free. Address: Jalan Raja Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm, daily
Museum of Asian Arts Located on the grounds of University of Malaya, this museum is a must itinerary for those with a penchant for Asian culture. It contains a fine collection of ceramics from all over Asia. Admission: RM1.00, children below 12 years: free Address: University of Malaya Opening Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, daily
National Planetarium Located nearby the Lake Gardens.
Asian Art Museum Sited at the campus of the University of Malaysia.
National Museum The National Museum is located at Jalan Damansaranear near Lake Gardens. It was built in 1963 and displays an outstanding collection of the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia.
The various galleries housed within the Museum provide interesting insights into the countrys development. They are the Historical Gallery, Metalwork and Musical Instruments Gallery, Cultural Gallery, National Sports Gallery and Natural History Gallery. There is also a library.
Occasionally thematic exhibitions are held. Phone 03-2826255 or 2827267 for further information. Open: 0900 to 1800 hrs. daily.Admission: RM 1.00
