Islamic Arts Museum
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The visitors, who want to learn some interesting facts about Islamic religion, must visit the Islamic Arts Museum. This is the sole museum in Malaysia, which is dedicated to only Islamic art.
The museum features mesmerizing 5 domes. Four of the five domes can be viewed from outside the museum. However, the fifth dome can only be seen from within the building.
This is the only museum that holds more than 7, 000 artifacts representing the artistic side of the Islamic religion. The artifacts include a variety of ceramics, metalwork and fabric work.
The museum also houses a library, museum shop, auditorium and restaurant. The library holds an exotic collection of books on Islamic arts, children's stories and other information.
The museum holds various permanent galleries dedicated to various fields. These fields include Islamic architecture, Quran and Manuscript, jewelry, textiles, arms and coins. The museum features 2 temporary galleries as well. These galleries host various exhibitions throughout the year.
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Address: Jalan Lembah Perdana
Kuala Lumpur |
| Email: info@iamm.org.my |
| Web Site: http://www.iamm.org.my/ |
| Opening Hours: Daily 10am - 6pm |
| Type of Attraction: Museum |
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| Muzium Negara Malaysia |
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Muzium Negara Malaysia
Jalan Damansara |
| Opening Hours: |
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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