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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Explore more than a millennium of art, design and culture of the Islamic world. Open to all, daily. Galleries and Shop. Mondays to Sundays. 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Last entry 5:30 PM. MOZA Restaurant. Mondays to Sundays. 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Plan Your Visit.
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is located in the vicinity of Perdana Botanical Garden, a large park bordering the city’s bustling commercial district — Kuala Lumpur’s very own green lung. IAMM immediately neighbours the iconic Masjid Negara, or the National Mosque of Malaysia, which is in itself a must-visit.
Situated amid the leafy surroundings of central Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia occupies a large area of 30,000 square metres. Inaugurated in 1998, IAMM currently houses more than 10,000 artefacts, as well as an exceptional collection of Islamic art books at the Scholar's Library.
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Malay: Muzium Kesenian Islam Malaysia) is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was officially opened on 12 December 1998. The museum is the largest museum of Islamic arts in Southeast Asia with more than seven thousands artifacts from the Islamic world.
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the IAMM opened its doors in 1998, and is home to a vast collection of Islamic arts and artifacts, beautifully curated in its 12 permanent galleries. The IAMM is a symbol of Albukhary Foundation’s commitment to preserving culture, history and heritage.
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. 3,535 reviews. #5 of 348 things to do in Kuala Lumpur. Art Museums. Write a review. About. Large open-plan museum on four levels with an impressive collection of Islamic artifacts. The wood carvings are a consistent favorite. Duration: 2-3 hours.
Inhabiting a building that's nearly as impressive as its collection, this museum showcases Islamic decorative arts from around the globe. Scale models of the important Islamic buildings, fabulous textiles, carpets, jewellery and ceramics all vie for attention; the relocated 19th-century Damascus Room interior is a gold-leaf-decorated delight.
