Museum of Islamic Art

Museum

As boring as the name sounds, it is the largest museum of Islamic art in Southeast Asia and features over 7,000 artifacts. Given its ideal location and walking distance between Masjid Negara and the parks on the west side (such as Bird Park and the Botanical Gardens), the museum is perfect for at least a short stop when strolling through this part of Kuala Lumpur. [btn "Show hotels in downtown Kuala Lumpur" https://www.booking.com/city/my…

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National Museum

Museum

The National Museum (Muzium Negara) has its doors in close proximity to the Botanical Garden or the National Mosque. If the exhibition itself doesn't tempt you, at least check out the outdoor exhibits, which are free to enter. The facade of the building is inspired by traditional Malay architecture combined with modern ones. Focus on tradition and Malay culture The museum's exhibitions and collections focus mainly on the cultural history of…

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