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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Museum4.7 · 5 9544.5 · 3 563≈ 2 hEntry: ~20 MYR1.2 km from the center

Southeast Asia's largest museum of Islamic art, opened in 1998 beside the Lake Gardens. Over seven thousand objects: illuminated Qurans, miniatures, textiles, carpets, metalwork and architectural models — including replicas of the Taj Mahal and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. Twelve galleries on two floors under glass domes, plus a Middle Eastern restaurant and a good museum shop.

Highlights

  • Models of the Taj Mahal and Prophet's Mosque
  • Illuminated Qurans and miniatures
  • Patterned glass domes overhead

Opening hours

Mon09:30 – 18:00
Tue09:30 – 18:00
Wed09:30 – 18:00
Thu09:30 – 18:00
Fri09:30 – 18:00
Sat09:30 – 18:00
Sun09:30 – 18:00

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