Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

This is my favourite museum in Malaysia. The displays are carefully constructed, every item has its purpose, and there's a gentle pace to the story being told. The highlight is the scale models of mosques from around the world, followed closely by the calligraphy. You can easily spend hours here. It also has a great shop.

I spent most of a day at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia during a few days stopover in Kuala Lumpur. This is one of the best Islamic arts museums in the world, and might be as good as Doha's museum. It is definitely better than many similar museums in the MENA region that I have been to. Here, they keep the exhibits under environmental control, and they are also well lighted for the visitor. Display explanations are plentiful. Some of the interesting and unique items are old and miniature Qurans, old books on science and medicine, and Islamic artifacts from China and India. While it's true other museums have similar items, the ones here I have not seen before, and I've been to many art and culture museums. They are in excellent condition, considering their age. The museum itself is comfortable for the visitor. It is not hot and stuffy like many museums. This is a world class facility. I will an eye for new exhibits in the future.