Museums in Kuala Lumpur

Towering skyscrapers, luxury malls, bustling street markets, award-winning restaurants and a glitzy nightlife scene, Kuala Lumpur—the gateway to Malaysia—is enticing in many ways.

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Things To See & Do

National Museum

National Museum

Historical Malaysian Museum
The three-storey National Museum details the cultural and historical heritage of Malaysia through ethnology and natural history displays comprising a collection of weapons, costumes and crafts.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

National Art Gallery

National Art Gallery

Discover Malaysian art treasures in a serene gallery space.
The National Art Gallery, also known as the National Visual Arts Gallery, is a prominent cultural institution located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It boasts an extensive collection of 2,500 works by Malaysian artists, showcasing a diverse range of paintings, sculptures, and textiles. The gallery serves as a hub for artistic expression and education, featuring a creative gallery, workshop, resource center, and auditorium.
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Discover Islamic heritage in an artistic and serene space.
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia showcases a stunning array of historical Islamic artifacts, textiles, and manuscripts within a beautifully designed contemporary space, enhancing the appreciation of Islamic art and culture.

Best Time To Visit Kuala Lumpur

All year holiday destination

  • MAY-JUL

    Peak Season

  • FEB-APR

    Moderate Season

  • AUG-JAN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with very little to no rainfalls.
  • Things You'll Love:Sightseeing and outdoor activities.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

1/2

Chinese New YearFebruary-March

Merdeka DayAugust

Mid-Autumn FestivalSeptember

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Exploring a destination like Kuala Lumpur

While planning a holiday to Kuala Lumpur, we recommend you go through this trove of information to make the most of your holiday. Kuala Lumpur is a International destination and is best experienced when visited during December, January and February as you can pleasant weather with very little to no rainfalls here. One can also plan a holiday during May, June, July and August to enjoy brief showers throughout the day. For people looking to the ditch the crowd, visiting Kuala Lumpur during March, April, September, October and November is also a great way of exploring the destination.

Kuala Lumpur is also known for its Chinese New Year, Merdeka Day, Mid-Autumn Festival and MotoGP Malaysia which are celebrated in the months of February-March, August, September and November respectively. While here, you must definitely visit and explore Petronas Twin Towers known for its Constructed with concrete, steel and glass, and displaying motifs of Islamic art, the 452-metre tall Petronas Twin Towers span 88 floors and with an observation desk on the 86th floor. Genting Highlands is another one in the top places to visit in Kuala Lumpur known for its Constructed with concrete, steel and glass, and displaying motifs of Islamic art, the 452-metre tall Petronas Twin Towers span 88 floors and with an observation desk on the 86th floor. We recommend that you do give a visit to these places to learn about the history and culture of Kuala Lumpur better. Have a happy, safe and an unforgettable holiday in Kuala Lumpur!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Kuala Lumpur

What are some of the most famous restaurants and eateries to explore in Kuala Lumpur?

If you are a foodie, Kuala Lumpur is the right place for you. Kuala Lumpur has many famous restaurants and eateries for you to explore, some of which are Taka by Sushi Saito, Le Noir Near Kuala Lumpur and Marini's On 57.

What are the best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur include - Petronas Twin Towers, Genting Highlands, and Aquaria KLCC. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Kuala Lumpur?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Petronas Twin Towers, Genting Highlands, and Aquaria KLCC when you are in Kuala Lumpur to make a funfilled vacay.