 Malaysia
Culture & Heritage - Museums, Kuala Lumpur
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 National
Museum
Located on the fringe of Taman Tasik Perdana (the KL Lake
Gardens), this palatial building was designed along the lines
of classical Malay architecture and is the principal museum
in the country.
National Art Gallery
Located on a 5.6 acre site at Jalan Temerloh, this gallery
is flanked by the National Theater and the National Library.
Built with aesthetics and functionality in mind, the art gallery
creates a space for preservation, development, exploration
and experimentation in the various facets of art in Malaysia.
Islamic Arts Museum
Located at Jalan Lembah Perdana, this museum houses various
themed galleries. Among them is the Islamic Architecture Gallery
which showcases miniature replicas of renowned buildings such
as the Taj Mahal, Imam Ismail Albukhary mosque/museum and
the Amir Timur Mausoleum.
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