Museum Hopping

Oneof the most interesting things you can do in Kuala Lumpur is to go to the many museums here and dive into a little bit of history.

There are several prominent museums that you can check out, apart from the National Museum which perhaps has the largest collection of artefacts in Malaysia.

Other museums, some private, some government funded, are no less interesting and each has its own speciality. These museums are listed here for your convenience should you like to go off the beaten track to visit them.

Note that some museum may charge a small fee for the upkeep of the place. Please get in touch with the respective museums on this and directions on how to get there or other details.

NATIONAL MUSEUM
Has the largest collections of artefacts related to Malaysia and its history.
Location: The Department of Museum and Antiquities Malaysia, Jalan Damansara
Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm daily. Closed on Hari Raya Puasa and Haji
Phone: 03-2282 6255; Fax: 03-2282 7294

ASIAN ART MUSEUM
Local and Asian sculptures, ceramics, art and textile.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri (9am-4.30pm); Sat (9am-12pm); Fridays (12.30pm-3.30pm)
Location: University Malaya, Jalan Pantai Baru
Phone: 03-7967 3805

BANK NEGARA MONEY MUSEUM
Features coins and bank notes of Malaysian currency.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri (9am-4.30pm); Sat (9am-12.30pm)
Location: Central Bank of Malaysia, Jalan Dato' Onn
Phone: 03-2698 8044

BIOMEDICAL MUSEUM (Institute of Medical Research)
Medical research materials and exhibits from the institute's archive.
Location: Jalan Pahang
Phone: 03-2698 6033

CRAFTS MUSEUM(Karyaneka)
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 6pm.
Location: Section 63, Jln Conlay, KL.
Phone: 03-2162 7459.

FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA MUSEUM (FRIM)
Malaysia's rich forest heritage and wood (and their products) are displayed at the museum. The park is a huge forest reserve.
Opening Hours: Museum (Daily 8am-4.30pm) Park (Daily 5am-7.30pm)
Location: Kepong
Phone: 03-6272 4470

ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM
Artefacts of the Islamic civilisation.
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-6pm; Closed on Mondays
Location: Jalan Lembah Perdana
Phone: 03-2274 2020

MAYBANK NUMISMATIC MUSEUM
Collection of coins dating back to the Malay Sultanate.
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-6pm
Location: Menara Maybank, 100 Jalan Tun Perak
Phone: 03-2070 8833

SHIPPING MUSEUM
Features Malaysia's shipping history. Gallery is hosted by the Malaysian International Shipping Corporation (MISC)
Location: Wisma MISC 2, Jalan Conlay
Phone: 03-2273 8088 (By appointment only)
To visit, call the Corporate Communications Dept.

MUSEUM OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS
Also known as Orang Asli Museum. Showcases the history, culture and lifestyle of the indigenous tribes of Peninsular Malaysia.
Opening Hours: Daily 9am-5pm; Closed on Fridays
Location: KM24 Gombak
Phone: 03-6182 2122

NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM
An exhibition and resource centre showcasing the history of Malaysia.
Opening Hours: Daily 9am-6pm
Location: 29 Jalan Raja
Phone: 03-6189 2122

ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE MUSEUM
Showcases the rich history of the Royal Malaysian Police.
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-6pm; Closed on Mondays
Location: 5 Jalan Perdana
Phone: 03-2272 5689

TELEKOM MUSEUM
Showcases the history of the telephone in Malaysia dating back to the 1870s.
Opening Hours: Daily 9.30am-5pm; Closed on Mondays
Location: Jalan Raja Chulan
Phone: 03-2020 6839