Royal Malaysian Air Force Base,
Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama
Entrance: Free. Opening hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Closed on Fridays. Tel: 03-2117 1133/1202 Getting there: Taxis are the most convenient mode of transport to the museum.Kuala Lumpur
Gain an insight into the heritage and legacy of the Malay world. This gallery showcases a collection of the finest and most uncommon exhibits that are associated with the Malay history and civilisation, sourced from various parts of the region such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Cambodia. It is situated within the grounds of the National Museum. more info…
Jalan Padang Tembak
Entrance: Free. Opening hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm. Closed on Fridays. Tel: 03-2071 2010 Getting there: Taxis are the most convenient mode of transport to the museum.
No. 26, Jalan Delima, off Jalan Imbi
Enter a treasure trove of jade artefacts and ornaments. In some cultures, jade is hailed as ‘the stone of heaven’ and is purported to have mystical and healing powers. The Jade Museum displays a collection of antiques as well as accessories such as exquisite brooches, rings, earrings, necklaces and many more. Visitors can also view pieces of raw jade that were taken as sample from jade boulders. Gifts and souvenirs are available for purchase. Entrance: Free. Opening hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm daily. Tel: 03-2142 9648 Website: www.jademuseum.com Getting there: The Jade Museum is situated in the vicinity of Bukit Bintang. Taxis are the most convenient mode of transport to the museum.
1 st Floor, Maybank Tower, Jalan Tun Perak
This museum houses an impressive collection of coins and notes from the early days of Malaya until the present time. It also serves as a centre of research into Malaysia’s numismatic history. Entrance: Free. Opening hours: 10.00am to 4.30pm (Mondays to Fridays). Closed on weekends and public holidays. Tel: 03-2074 7418 Getting there: Take the STAR LRT to the Plaza Rakyat Station. The museum is a 5-minute walk away.
