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94 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM MALAYSIA
Jalan Lembah Perdana 50480 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 2092 7070 W iamm.org.my
IN BRIEF
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. Housing more than twelve thousand artefacts,
it is a custodian, restorer, preserver and educator for Islamic heritage. Under the auspices of the Albukhary Foundation, it serves to promote understanding and appreciation of the diverse arts, cultures and lifestyles of Islamic civilisations throughout the world and throughout history.
OPENING HOURS
Daily, 9.30am~6pm. Closed on Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha.
MAIN FEATURES
The IAMM is a unique urban museum surrounded by
nature and enjoys abundant natural light.
LOCATION / ROUTE
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is located adjacent to the National Mosque and Kuala Lumpur’s Taman Botani Negara (Perdana Botanical Garden).
HOW TO GET THERE KTM Komuter: About 5-minute walk from the Kuala Lumpur Station.
LRT: 15-minute walk or a short taxi ride from the Pasar Seni Station.
Taxis are available from around the city.
The iwan-style entrance to the museum features a ceramic tapestry, created by Iranian tile workers, which frames a welcoming verse from the Qur’an.
Its decorative architectural elements such as its tiled facade and ornate interior domes, created by Iranian and Uzbek artisans, lend an extra dimension to the building.
Besides its 12 permanent galleries, the IAMM organises several special exhibitions
and produces a number of publications each year that feature a broad range of topics and artefacts from around the
Islamic world. Since its launch in December 1998, the IAMM has collaborated with numerous international museums and organisations, including the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the South Australian Museum, the National Museum of India, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait and the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, UK. Bibliotheca
Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur
LRT Station Pasar Seni
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Masjid Negara
Stesen Keretapi Kuala Lumpur
Muzium Negara
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