5 Kuala Lumpur Museums That Every Tourist Must Visit

Most hotels and serviced residences in Kuala Lumpur is frequented by tourists who wish to explore the Malaysia's capital. It is not surprising because the city brings together the country's affluent past and present and its many constituent customs and traditions. This interesting character is noticeably depicted in a slew of museums in Kuala Lumpur where travelers can learn about the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of the place.

If you're a first-time visitor in Malaysia, it is recommended to visit these educational attractions before heading to the other parts of the country.

1. National Museum
Malaysia's National Museum lies on the site of the old Selangor Museum, an iconic building that features Minangkabau and Malay architecture. Opened in 1963, thi depository shelters 4 galleries of exhibits. Here, you'll find an impressive collection of relics, which includes a replica of Perak Man skeleton, stone tools from Palaeolithic era, Neolithic pottery, and a bronze Son Dong bell. You'll also learn about the emergence of Malay sultanates and kingdoms, the birth of Islam, and the country's constitution and independence.

2. Biomedical Museum
Constituted as a reference depository for the Institute for Medical Research (IMR), the Biomedical Museum aims to introduce IMR's historical background and research achievements. The most engrossing part of the museum is its specimen room, which houses a collection of dry specimens of small mammals and preserved wet specimens of reptiles, amphibians, and human organs.

3. Telekom Museum
Known as Kuala Lumpur's Eiffel Tower, the Muzium Telekomunikasi Negara chronicles the fascinating history of telecommunications in Malaysia. One of the highlights in this unique tourist attraction is the diorama of the main transmitting and receiving station at Bukit Nana. Other communication devices, like the ketok-ketok (bamboo instrument), early Morse code equipment, and transmission offices models are also displayed in the museum.

4. National Science Centre
Kuala Lumpur's National Science Centre contains more than a thousand modern and interactive exhibits that are conceived to present a hands-on experience for visitors. The prime attractions in this place include the giant aquarium, a gallery for computers and telecoms, and a wide selection of basic sciences programs and activities. Science Museum is set in a lush garden at Bukit Kiara, which is very accessible from several Kuala Lumpur accommodations.

5. Islamic Arts Museum
The Islamic Arts Museum displays more than 7,000 artifacts from Middle East, Persia, and Southeast Asia. This repository has 12 permanent galleries that showcase various exhibits of armours, ceramics, coins, handicrafts, jewellery, and textiles. Located at the heart of the scenic Perdana Lake Gardens, this museum is very near to A BEST Seri Bukit Ceylon Serviced Residence in Kuala Lumpur, a first-class hotel that is tailor-made for couples, friends, families, and corporate attendees.