Museum

The National Textile Museum is probably one of the best museums in Malaysia. It is also one of the few famous ones. This place was originally built for the Malaysian railway department before it was converted into a museum.

Looking for reasons to visit Malaysia? Great climate, incredibly rich wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and great diving sites are just a few of the many reasons why you should visit the beautiful country of Malaysia. From great diving spots to shopping haunts and museums, Malaysia satiates the desires of every traveler. While avid travelers will agree that museums take you back in time and give you a glimpse of any country’s history and culture, museums in Malaysia have proven to be a fun experience for the entire family.

 Best Museums In Malaysia
Having said that, all those who are interested in learning, reading, and keeping a tab on history, must take a look at these famous museums in Malaysia, which are not to be missed on your vacation.

1. National Textile Museum
This is one of the best museums in Malaysia, which was originally built for the railway department. The lower floors in this Mogul-style building cover the history of textiles such as songket and other Malaysian fabrics. Visitors can get to see the traditional processes followed and the machinery used to manufacture these exotic fabrics. The upper floor covers designed motifs in great detail and also houses varieties of personal adornments, such as headgear and exquisite jewelry.
2. Islamic Arts Museum
One of the best ways to appreciate and imbibe the intricate teachings of Islam is to pay the Islamic Arts Museum a visit. This shrine-like museum is dedicated to the country’s religion and depicts several stories through its artistic motifs. This is also one of the biggest museums, in all of Southeast Asia that houses Islamic arts and artifacts, and contributions from the Middle East, Iran, and India. The museum also hosts some interesting activities and workshops to help visitors get acquainted with how the religion is practiced in various parts of the world.
3. Royal Malaysian Police Museum
Even if you are not keen on visiting every museum, be sure to visit the Royal Malaysian Police Museum. This museum has a fascinating collection of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the history of the museum from its inception. Arranged in 3 galleries, Gallery A explains how policing was carried out in the early days of Malay Sultanates while Gallery B takes visitors through details on how the police were involved during the time of Straits Settlements. However, the last gallery covers the facets of the Malayan Emergency and the struggle of the forces to defeat the communists.
4. National Museum
Often confused with the textile museum, the National Museum, is yet another must-visit museum in Malaysia. It offers a good primer on the country’s history – right from its prehistoric times to the present day. Malaysia’s history as well as geological features and geography are all tackled in one gallery that also features a beautiful and realistic replica of the 11,000-year-old Perak man. The museum also houses one wing of modern history which is rather interesting and informative. This wing has recreations of royal beds, temple walls, and even ceremonial garb dating to several hundred years.
5. Sarawak Natural History Museum
Sarawak museum started as a passion project by a famous British naturalist named Alfred Wallace. Wallace hoped to collect wildlife specimens from the largely unexplored lands of Borneo Island. Today, the museum showcases several beautiful examples of Victorian architecture and also hosts dozens of locally sourced exquisite exhibits. It also houses several ethnographic artifacts of indigenous people who once inhabited the lands of Sarawak along with rare taxidermy and human skulls.