Museums in Malaysia
21 museums in Malaysia.
Top museums in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Zoo or aquarium
One of the world's largest covered bird parks, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur) is a public aviary covering about 21 acres (8.5 hectares) in the Malaysian capital. It opened in...
National Art Gallery
Art museum
A spiral ramp runs through the middle of Malaysia's National Art Gallery, known locally as Balai Seni Negara, giving visitors changing views from different angles at every level. Designed by Mir...
National Museum of Malaysia
The National Museum of Malaysia, known locally as Muzium Negara, has a façade that combines traditional Malay elements with modern features. Designed by the architect Ho Kok Hoe and listed as a...
National Textile Museum
Art museum
Malaysia's national museum devoted to textiles, the Muzium Tekstil Negara occupies a building designed by the architect Arthur Benison Hubback, next to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala...
Petrosains
Science and technology museum
Owned by a subsidiary of the Malaysian oil and gas conglomerate Petronas, Petrosains is a science and technology museum set within Suria KLCC at the Petronas Twin Towers. Its full name, Petrosains,...
Tun Abdul Razak Memorial
For fourteen years, from 1962 until his death in January 1976, Tun Abdul Razak lived in this Kuala Lumpur building, his official residence. Originally known as the Sri Taman Building, it was later...
Museums by city in Malaysia
Malaysia’s museums reflect a country shaped by maritime trade, royal traditions, migration, and layered local identities. In Kuala Lumpur, visitors can move from the National Museum of Malaysia to the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and the National Art Gallery, each offering a different view of the nation’s history and creative life. On Mooseum, these places are easier to explore through digital tours and indoor maps that help you plan around galleries, exhibits, and nearby attractions.
Beyond the capital, museum experiences vary widely by region. Melaka’s Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum brings Peranakan domestic life into focus inside a preserved townhouse, while Ipoh’s Han Chin Pet Soo examines the tin mining world that shaped Perak. In Sibu, the Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum documents medical and community history in Sarawak. Mooseum helps connect these regional stories, making it simpler to discover museums that match your route and interests.
Malaysia also blends conventional museums with living collections and educational parks. Wildlife-focused destinations such as Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and Jong's Crocodile Farm and Zoo offer a different kind of interpretive experience, especially for families. Across Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, visitors will find institutions centered on archaeology, Islam, colonial-era trade, indigenous cultures, and modern art. Using Mooseum, you can compare museum types across cities and build a visit that fits both short stopovers and longer journeys.
Map of museums in Malaysia
Museums in Malaysia: questions
- How many museums are there in Malaysia?
- Mooseum lists 21 museums in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur has the most, with 9.
- What kinds of museums are in Malaysia?
- Of the 10 whose type we know, the most common are zoos and aquariums (4), art museums (3), science and technology museums (2) and children's museums (1).
- Strong coverage of Islamic art, including manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, and architecture-related displays in Kuala Lumpur
- Peranakan heritage is especially visible in Melaka, where historic house museums reveal Straits Chinese family life, furnishings, and customs
- Regional museums in places like Ipoh and Sibu document tin mining, medicine, migration, and local community histories
- National institutions in Kuala Lumpur introduce Malaysia’s archaeology, ethnography, independence-era history, and modern visual art
- Wildlife and nature-focused attractions, including bird and crocodile parks, add educational experiences beyond traditional gallery museums
- Museum hours in Malaysia often start around mid-morning, and some venues close one day a week, so check schedules on the official museum site before visiting.
- In Kuala Lumpur, combine museum visits with MRT, LRT, or ride-hailing apps; traffic can be slow, especially on weekends and public holidays.
- Carry light layers and water: moving between humid outdoor conditions and strongly air-conditioned galleries is common, particularly in the capital.
- If you are visiting during school holidays or festive periods such as Hari Raya or Chinese New Year, book timed tickets early where available and expect busier family attractions.
All museums in Malaysia
Every museum in Malaysia listed on Mooseum. Search by name or type.
| Name | Type | Website | Links | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
— | babanyonyamuseum.com |  | — | |
— | www.ipohworld.org | | — | |
— | www.iamm.org.my | | — | |
Zoo or aquarium | www.jongscrocodile.com | | — | |
Kuala Lumpur Bird ParkOne of the world's largest covered bird parks, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur) is a public aviary covering about 21 acres (8.5 hectares) in the Malaysian capital. It opened in... | Zoo or aquarium | www.klbirdpark.com | | — |
— | www.lkhhmm.org | | — | |
National Art GalleryA spiral ramp runs through the middle of Malaysia's National Art Gallery, known locally as Balai Seni Negara, giving visitors changing views from different angles at every level. Designed by Mir... | Art museum | www.artgallery.gov.my | | — |
National Museum of MalaysiaThe National Museum of Malaysia, known locally as Muzium Negara, has a façade that combines traditional Malay elements with modern features. Designed by the architect Ho Kok Hoe and listed as a... | — | www.muziumnegara.gov.my | | — |
National Textile MuseumMalaysia's national museum devoted to textiles, the Muzium Tekstil Negara occupies a building designed by the architect Arthur Benison Hubback, next to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala... | Art museum | www.muziumtekstilnegara.gov.my | | — |
Zoo or aquarium | www.zoonegaramalaysia.my | | — | |
— | www.jmm.gov.my/ms/museum/muzium-perak | | — | |
PetrosainsOwned by a subsidiary of the Malaysian oil and gas conglomerate Petronas, Petrosains is a science and technology museum set within Suria KLCC at the Petronas Twin Towers. Its full name, Petrosains,... | Science and technology museum | petrosains.com.my | | — |
— | museum.sabah.gov.my/exhibition/70 | | — | |
— | www.museum.sabah.gov.my | | — | |
— | www.museum.sarawak.gov.my | | — | |
Zoo or aquarium | www.zootaiping.gov.my | | — | |
Science and technology museum | www.muziumtelekom.com.my | | — | |
— | www.timetunnel.cameronhighlands.com | | — | |
Children's museum | melakatoymuseum.blogspot.com | | — | |
Tun Abdul Razak MemorialFor fourteen years, from 1962 until his death in January 1976, Tun Abdul Razak lived in this Kuala Lumpur building, his official residence. Originally known as the Sri Taman Building, it was later... | — | www.jmm.gov.my/en/tun-abdul-razak-memorial | | — |
Art museum | www.weiling-gallery.com | | — |