Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Interest in Islamic art has grown enormously in recent years. Reflecting this awareness, in December 1998 Malaysia became home to Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. The building occupies 30,000 square metres, situated amid the leafy surroundings of central Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens.

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    +60 3-2274 2020

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    iamm.org.my

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Jalan Lembah Perdana 50480 Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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DRC

Nice children library , free arts & crafts classes on weekends. Pretty nice collection of books too but unfortunately not for loaned. Clean and modern surrounding. One of the best KL attractions .

Paolo Jose Cruz

Impressive collection! From Qu'rans to keris knives, veils to vases, IAMM shows the diversity of Muslim culture . Discover the influence of Islam on textiles, clothes , architecture , and even science.

DHR.com

Near the National mosque is this museum devoted to Islamic arts , which is the largest in the world. Has artifacts , jewellery, artworks, and a comprehensive library . Open from 10 am to 6 pm.

Gerard McGarity

Great museum to get lost in. So much to see and walking distance to other KL attractions .

Gregory K.

Really great and well done museum . Everything was well lighted and displayed. You can easily spent 3-4 hours here

Dato' Julien Pierre

This is probably the most quiet and empty place in Kuala Lumpur but it is underestimated. A great place for arts lover.

Carmen Rios

This should a must place to visit while you are in KL. You can learn each detail about the islamic culture and understand better the presence that has in this city

Crescentrating Halal Friendly Travel

There are over 7,000 artifacts and also has a huge library with an exclusive collection of Islamic art books . The museum aims to display a collection that will represent the Islamic world Read more

Atif Hussain

It's not expensive at all. It's just the right size with a really good shop. The permanent exhibitions are great. Highly recommended.

arief budiwidayanto

Great museum , but as you go thru the collections ask why for items brought from Indonesia they rarely mention the name of the country (Indonesia), but only Cirebon, Aceh, Minang, Yogya, etc??? Unfair!

Jas

Very rich museum , you learn a lot on islamic architecture and customs of each country . Loved the mosque models .

_spinmesilly

Gorgeous museum , minimal but lovely food at the restaurant , and great gift shop ! Highly recommended!

Emin Sonmez

Well organized and very rich, one of the best Islamic Art museum in all over the world

Anas Idrus

A huge and awesome place to learn about Islamic art in Malaysia and around the world. Nice receptionist too.

Finearts Lumpur

#MuralArt #MuralPaintingServices offered: 014-6417833 / 011-26407873 .#FineArtsKualaLumpur , art according to your budget. In support of Local Artists and their art ...

Haitham Faidy

Very organized , full of history. I visited it dozens of times. Like the art part

Capt Jibril

Good historical quality artifacts and relics collection here RM 14 for adult entry citizenship

Ariel Cocoa

Simply amazing place to visit and gives more exposure on islamic arts . It also has a very good collection i.e: architecture , islamic designs, accesories etc

Azam Baizen

The most beautiful museum in Malaysia! Please visit the Scholar's Library as this library is also the most beautiful library in Malaysia. :)

Nonnie Mn

Recommended for kids exploration. Lots of info from worldwide.

Julius Tio

Haven for a history buff like me. Very thorough explanations and very vast amount of collection. Too bad there are no guide who can answer questions and a lot of lights are broken.

Angel Dominguez

Very nice museum , great collection of Islamic Art , good souvenir shop, no photos allowed.

Lavr Nikitin

Must visit place. Delicious food and cheap souvenirs (calligraphic souvenirs!). Love it!

mr nobody

Btw, Islamic Museum should thank me for breaking their 666 pic count ????

Rod Paterson

The Egyptian tent special exhibition was great and the mosque models

Gio Bacareza

My faves were the evolution of Islamic calligraphy and the mosques . Excellent collection

Dzof

Quality of the exhibits are top notch, even if the presentation is a little dry.

Finearts Lumpur

#MuralArt #MuralPaintingServices offered: 014-6417833 / 011-26407873 .#FineArtsKualaLumpur , art according to your budget. In support of Local Artists and their art ..

Finearts Lumpur

#MuralArt #MuralPaintingServices offered: 014-6417833 / 011-26407873 .#FineArtsKualaLumpur , art according to your budget. In support of Local Artists and their art ..

Finearts Lumpur

#MuralArt #MuralPaintingServices offered: 014-6417833 / 011-26407873 .#FineArtsKualaLumpur , art according to your budget. In support of Local Artists and their art ..

Finearts Lumpur

#MuralArt #MuralPaintingServices offered: 014-6417833 / 011-26407873 .#FineArtsKualaLumpur , art according to your budget. In support of Local Artists and their art ..

Finearts Lumpur

#MuralArt #MuralPaintingServices offered: 014-6417833 / 011-26407873 .#FineArtsKualaLumpur , art according to your budget. In support of Local Artists and their art ..

Misa Shikuma

Beautiful building with great exhibits . AC doesn't hurt as well :)

arifah husna

all about islamic art of course..today the students of 2musytari SMAPK are going there for a trip n for PBS sivik..

Gabriel Schlesinger

Great artefacts from various cultures. Must see!

Jo L

Gorgeous Islamic arts and historical artifacts .

khairul b

Worth to visit (and I'm a picky person), especially for non Muslim who are interested to get to know a bit of Muslim culture . Well organised and structured .

Ali Zawari

The beauty of art for different eras

Hakim Albasrawy

The auditorium is a great event space . Looks like it fits up o 300+ ppl. Stage is huge and they have house lighting and projector , need to get a good clicker though.

Andrew

Truly one of the best museums in Asia!

Joe Lee

The Museum Of Islamic Arts is set close to the National Mosque . It contains one of the world’s best collections of Islamic art .

khairul b

The gift shop is excellent. Variety of souvenirs, artworks, and even wonderful children books section.

Ahmed Shukaili

If you are in KL then this museum is a must visit place

Osama ????

Museum and restaurant ????????, tickets 14 RM

Rafal W.

Artefacts from the Muslim world displayed in a graceful building.

Bahar Korani

Architecture was masterpiece

Faliq Hazeq R.

Walk in, and enjoy the art of historical of islam.

Venny Agustrin

Knowing more, love more. Islam also a great art .

s.

nice experience.will come back again some time

Wardina Sofie

very nice exhibition centre..

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