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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

A sight in Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur
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Why go

Fine collection of Islamic art, textiles and architecture models under tiled domes.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Kuala Lumpur, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Central Market (Pasar Seni) and Merdeka Square.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Lake Gardens
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Kuala Lumpur, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Central Market (Pasar Seni)

    Art deco market hall selling batik, crafts and local snacks.

    Shopping · 0.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Merdeka Square

    Square where independence was declared, faced by the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    KL Forest Eco Park

    Patch of rainforest downtown with a canopy walkway near KL Tower.

    Outdoors · 1.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Jalan Alor

    Night food street in Bukit Bintang with grilled chicken wings, satay and noodles.

    Food · 2.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Thean Hou Temple

    Six-tiered Chinese temple on a hill, strung with red lanterns.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Marini's on 57

    Rooftop bar on Petronas Tower 3 with eye-level views of the twin towers.

    Drinks · 2.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is a stop on our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Kuala Lumpur

Another curated sight in Kuala Lumpur. See the full Kuala Lumpur guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kuala Lumpur run from 29°C in December to 31°C in April; November is usually the wettest month. For Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Kuala Lumpur from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kuala Lumpur weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Jalan Lembah, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Coordinates
3.14185, 101.69000
Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
iamm.org.my

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: quick answers

How much time do you need at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia?

Plan on about 2 hours at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Where is Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia?

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Jalan Lembah, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in Lake Gardens. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia?

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia appears on Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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