Why go
The collection moves beyond a single region or medium. Galleries devoted to Qurans and manuscripts, architecture, India, China and the Malay world show how Islamic art changes across place, while jewellery, textiles, arms, ceramics and glass reveal the craft behind everyday and ceremonial objects.
What to look for
- Quran and manuscript displays alongside a gallery devoted to Islamic architecture
- Regional galleries for India, China and the ancient Malay world
- A reconstructed nineteenth-century Ottoman Syrian room
Useful to know
- Start with the regional galleries to compare traditions, then choose the object-based displays that interest you most.
- Check the museum’s official timetable before visiting.
- Combine the museum with neighbouring Masjid Negara or the Perdana Botanical Gardens.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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