Islamic Arts Museum
Interest in Islamic art has grown enormously in recent years. Reflecting
this awareness, in December 1998 Malaysia became home to Southeast
Asia's largest museum of Islamic art. The building occupies 30,000
sq.m., situated amid the leafy surroundings of Kuala Lumpur's Lake
Gardens.
 The
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia houses more than seven thousand artefacts,
as well as an exceptional library of Islamic-art books.
The art objects on display range from the tiniest pieces of jewellery
to one of the world's largest scale models of the Masjid al-Haram
in Mecca. The aim is to create a collection that is truly representative
of the Islamic world. Instead of concentrating on works from the
heartlands of Persia and the Middle East, IAMM also puts the emphasis
on Asia. China and Southeast Asia are especially well represented.
The third component of the Malaysian melting pot is India, which
is also given special status. India, China and the Malay world are
in an exclusive category. Other parts of the collection are displayed
according to type of artefact rather than geographical origins in
the museum's 12 galleries.
 Key
Tips |
It is best to check the IAMM website to find out what exhibitions
are on during your visit.
| How
to get there |
By Foot or Taxi
It is right in between the Lake Gardens and the National Mosque.
| Who
to contact |
For more information, please visit: www.iamm.org.my
|
