Museum Hopping

Oneof the most interesting things you can do in Kuala Lumpur is to go to the many museums here and dive into a little bit of history. There are several prominent museums that you can check out, apart from the National Museum which perhaps has the largest collection of artefacts in Malaysia. Other museums, some private, some government funded, are no less interesting and each has its own speciality. These museums are listed here for your convenience should you like to go off the beaten track to visit them. Note that some museum may charge a small fee for the upkeep of the place. Please get in touch with the respective museums on this and directions on how to get there or other details. NATIONAL MUSEUM Has the largest collections of artefacts related to Malaysia and its history. Location: The Department of Museum and Antiquities Malaysia, Jalan Damansara Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm daily. Closed on Hari Raya Puasa and Haji Phone: 03-2282 6255; Fax: 03-2282 7294 ASIAN ART MUSEUM Local and Asian sculptures, ceramics, art and textile. Opening Hours: Mon-Fri (9am-4.30pm); Sat (9am-12pm); Fridays (12.30pm-3.30pm) Location: University Malaya, Jalan Pantai Baru Phone: 03-7967 3805 BANK NEGARA MONEY MUSEUM Features coins and bank notes of Malaysian currency. Opening Hours: Mon-Fri (9am-4.30pm); Sat (9am-12.30pm) Location: Central Bank of Malaysia, Jalan Dato' Onn Phone: 03-2698 8044 BIOMEDICAL MUSEUM (Institute of Medical Research) Medical research materials and exhibits from the institute's archive. Location: Jalan Pahang Phone: 03-2698 6033 CRAFTS MUSEUM(Karyaneka) Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 6pm. Location: Section 63, Jln Conlay, KL. Phone: 03-2162 7459. FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA MUSEUM (FRIM) Malaysia's rich forest heritage and wood (and their products) are displayed at the museum. The park is a huge forest reserve. Opening Hours: Museum (Daily 8am-4.30pm) Park (Daily 5am-7.30pm) Location: Kepong Phone: 03-6272 4470 ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM Artefacts of the Islamic civilisation. Opening Hours: Daily 10am-6pm; Closed on Mondays Location: Jalan Lembah Perdana Phone: 03-2274 2020 MAYBANK NUMISMATIC MUSEUM Collection of coins dating back to the Malay Sultanate. Opening Hours: Daily 10am-6pm Location: Menara Maybank, 100 Jalan Tun Perak Phone: 03-2070 8833 SHIPPING MUSEUM Features Malaysia's shipping history. Gallery is hosted by the Malaysian International Shipping Corporation (MISC) Location: Wisma MISC 2, Jalan Conlay Phone: 03-2273 8088 (By appointment only) To visit, call the Corporate Communications Dept. MUSEUM OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS Also known as Orang Asli Museum. Showcases the history, culture and lifestyle of the indigenous tribes of Peninsular Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily 9am-5pm; Closed on Fridays Location: KM24 Gombak Phone: 03-6182 2122 NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM An exhibition and resource centre showcasing the history of Malaysia. Opening Hours: Daily 9am-6pm Location: 29 Jalan Raja Phone: 03-6189 2122 ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE MUSEUM Showcases the rich history of the Royal Malaysian Police. Opening Hours: Daily 10am-6pm; Closed on Mondays Location: 5 Jalan Perdana Phone: 03-2272 5689 TELEKOM MUSEUM Showcases the history of the telephone in Malaysia dating back to the 1870s. Opening Hours: Daily 9.30am-5pm; Closed on Mondays Location: Jalan Raja Chulan Phone: 03-2020 6839