Asian Arts Museum University Malaya

Updated: 9 Jun 2011
Asian Arts Museum University Malaya

The Museum of Asian Art is home to over 2,000 pieces of ceramics from Malaysia, Thailand, Khmer, Vietnam, China, Japan, India and Iran. Officially opened in 1980, the museum is situated between the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Economics and Administration in a three-storey building.

The museum is renowned for its largest collection of kendi (water vessels) in the world. There are also galleries holding stone carvings, Islamic art collections, weaved materials, copperware, weapons, kites, and paintings by local artists.

Details

Address:

University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03 7967 3936

Website: http://umcms.um.edu.my/mainpage.php?um=bW9kdWxlPU1ha2x1bWF0JmthdGVnb3JpPTUxJmlkPTI1NiZwYXBhcj0x

Opening times: Mon-Sat : 8.30 am - 5pm Closed on Sun & Public Holidays

Entrance fee: Free

Child friendly: Yes

Parking: Available

Nearest LRT/Monorail : LRT (Universiti Station)

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