Interest in the Islamic arts has grown tremendously in recent years. Reflecting this awareness, in December 1998 Malaysia became home to Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. The building occupies 30,000 sq.m. The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia houses more than seven thousand artefacts, as well as an exceptional library of Islamic art books.
The Islamic Arts Museum (IAMM) is one of the best museums in Malaysia with over 7000 top quality artefacts from all over the Islamic world.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Admission Ticket
✔ English Speaking Driver
✔ Hotel Pick-up (One Way Transfer)
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Food & Beverages.
✖ Hotel drop-off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Additional USD 15 per car for pick up outside of Kuala Lumpur City Center (more than 5km from KLCC)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5km radius from KLCC).
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
10.00am meet and greet our friendly English Speaking Driver at the hotel lobby at air-conditioned vehicle and drop-off to Islamic Arts Museum.
The Islamic Arts Museum (IAMM) is one of the best museums in Malaysia with over 7000 top quality artefacts from all over the Islamic world. This gallery showcases fine examples of Islamic architecture ranging from Africa to the Far East. I particularly liked the models of the Taj Mahal, unusual mosque designs in various countries and the large scale model of the Masjid al-Haram, Mecca.
The use of natural motifs such as plants, fruits and clouds make their way into local arts such as textiles. Examples of wood carving, metal handicrafts and kris designs are also featured. Where the Chinese and Islamic influences merged to produce some exquisite artworks including cloisonné wares and calligraphic scrolls. Collections of complete costumes from all over the Islamic world are on show as well as some fine wall coverings and rugs.
There are 12 permanent galleries:
Architecture,Quran & Manuscripts,India,China,Malay World,Jewellery,Textiles,Arms & Armour,Coins & Seals,Metalwork,Ceramics,Living With Wood.
Apart from the Permanent Galleries, there are two Temporary Galleries which host special exhibitions periodically.
Islamic Arts Museum Shop:
This is the best museum shop I have seen in Malaysia. They sell their own branded IAMM products together with other attractive and interesting items which are not easy to find elsewhere.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pick up time +/- can delay since this will be sharing tour.
• The driver will be meet you at the lobby.
• Please call the tour operator if you cannot locate your driver.
• Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the tour starts.
• Kindly provide your contact number with your country code when keying in your contact details as you will be contacted through Whatsapp and provided with information.
