Kuala
Lumpur, the splendid city of Malaysia, is known for varied reasons. Out
of those sparkling reasons, one is museums. Yes, this global conurbation
is famous for its variety of museums. In fact, like the city, these
museums depict the country's rich cultural heritage and its futuristic
approach towards development, as well. Through memorials of great
leaders, the city represents its gratitude towards the pioneers who
contributed to the country's independence. Moreover, there are
attention-grabbing galleries which mesmerize the onlooker with their
exclusive collection of paraphernalia. Click on the below-mentioned
links to get comprehensive information on various museums, art galleries
and memorials of Kuala Lumpur.
Bank
Negara Money Museum
Bank Negara Money Museum, called Muzium Matawang Bank Negara in Malay,
celebrates the evolution of money at different times in the history of
Malaysia. Located within the Central Bank on Jalan Dato' Onn in Kuala
Lumpur,
Biomedical
Museum
The Biomedical Museum, actually, celebrates the applauded vocation of
the Institute of Medical Research (IMR), which has done extensive
biomedical research since its foundation in 1900.
Galeri
Petronas
Galeri Petronas is a popular gallery for artists to display their
artworks, thus fostering the budding interest of the Malaysians in
visual arts. Originally, the gallery was established in 1993 at the
Dayabumi Complex.
Islamic
Arts Museum Malaysia
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) is to be found amidst the lush
greenery in Kuala Lumpur. Seeing as interest in Islamic art has
developed in the past few years, this Southeast Asia's largest museum of
Islamic Art
Muzium
Negara
The National Museum or Muzium Negara is a significant museum of
Malaysia. Located on the fringes of KL Lake Gardens along Jalan
Damansara, the museum was originally established as Selangor Museum in
1888.
National
Art Gallery
The Balai Seni Lukis Negara, literally the National Art Gallery of
Malaysia, is one of the most established art museums in South East Asia.
Located along Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur, it was established on 28
Aug' 1958
National
History Museum
The National Museum of History, called Muzium Sejarah Nasional in
Malay, is the second national museum of Malaysia, the first being Muzium
Negara. Located along Jalan Raja opposite Dataran Merdeka in Kuala
Lumpur
National
Numismatic Museum
The National Numismatic Museum is an interesting gallery dedicated to
currency of Malaysia. Located in the Menara Maybank along Jalan Tun
Perak, the museum was established by Maybank in 1988.
Petrosains
Discovery Centre
The Petrosains Discovery Centre is a high-tech interactive gazebo that
reveals the story of petroleum industry in an amusing way. Located at
Level 4 of Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur
Royal
Malaysian Air Force Museum
The Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum is a significant museum pertaining
to history of aviation in Malaysia. Located at RMAF base along Jalan
Lapangan Terbang Lama in Kuala Lumpur
Royal
Malaysian Police Museum
The Muzium Polis Diraja Malaysia, literally Royal Malaysian Police
Museum, is a unique museum dedicated to the valiant heroes of Malaysia.
Established in 1961, the museum exhibits several thousands of artifacts,
documents, and items
Telekom
Museum
Muzium Telekomunikasi Negara, literally National Telecommunications
Museum, is the first interactive museum in Malaysia. Located in the
middle of soaring buildings along Jalan Gereja, the museum is frequently
called Muzium Telekom
Tun
Abdul Razak Memorial
As the name suggests, Tun Abdul Razak Memorial was established in the
loving memory of the second Prime Minister of Malaysia-the late Tun
Abdul Razak. The Memorial, built in Oct' 1961, used to be the official
residence of the legend
Tunku
Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial
As the title suggests, the Memorial was established in the cherished
memory of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the leader who freed the
nation from the colonial power with his determination.