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4 Museum Visits in Kuala Lumpur Worth a Slot in Your Plans

4 tours  ·  from $24 a head

The shortlist you would hand a friend landing at KLIA: 4 museum visits worth the money, each with its price, the traveller verdict and the one thing to know first.

Quirky Art Museum called Ur-Mu in Bukit Bintang, KL - A rooftop view to close the visit
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Quirky Art Museum called Ur-Mu in Bukit Bintang, KL

1.Quirky Art Museum called Ur-Mu in Bukit Bintang, KL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $6Our pick

At UR-MU, explore five floors of contemporary art, sculpture and eclectic objects from a private collection at your own pace. Allow up to 90 minutes, read the explanatory placards, then finish at the rooftop sculpture lounge with a view of Menara Kuala Lumpur. Admission costs $6.77 per person.

“Interesting museum. Some thought provoking works. Nicely displayed art with writings on the placards.”

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Best of Kuala Lumpur City Tour Including National Museum and National Monument - Petronas Towers: a quick first look
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Best of Kuala Lumpur City Tour Including National Museum and National Monument

2.Best of Kuala Lumpur City Tour Including National Museum and National Monument

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 23 reviews · from $23

Take a half-day, English-guided coach tour of Kuala Lumpur, with photo stops at the Petronas Towers, Merdeka Square, the National Mosque, Istana Negara and other landmarks. You’ll also visit the National Museum, a craft centre and a chocolate boutique. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for central Kuala Lumpur hotels; museum admission costs extra.

“Our guide tried very hard to keep the tour on track and managed to cover all of the itinerary despite huge traffic jams and some people continuously running late for each stated departure time.”

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Treasures Of The Far East-Malacca, Museum, Trishaw Ride(Private) - A trishaw ride sets the tone
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Treasures Of The Far East-Malacca, Museum, Trishaw Ride(Private)

3.Treasures Of The Far East-Malacca, Museum, Trishaw Ride(Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $203

Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a 10-hour day of heritage sights. Visit the Portuguese Settlement, Stadthuys, Bukit China and Jonker Street, with a trishaw ride and a museum visit. Guides Michelle and David are among the names associated with the tour, though your assigned guide may vary.

“We had a wonderful experience while visiting Malacca. This is all thanks to our guide David who is extremely passionnate about passing on the history and multi cultures in Malaysia and Malacca. Having David taking us in the right spots and explaining to us more about the country history made the whole difference. Thanks again David !”

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Islamic Arts Museum Admission with Kuala Lumpur Famous Landmarks - Pause at the National Monument
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Islamic Arts Museum Admission with Kuala Lumpur Famous Landmarks

4.Islamic Arts Museum Admission with Kuala Lumpur Famous Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $51

See the Islamic Arts Museum of Malaysia, the National Palace, the National Monument, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Merdeka Square on a private, roughly three-and-a-half-hour tour. An English-speaking driver handles the air-conditioned ride and city-center hotel transfers. Guide Aris has been praised for useful food and sightseeing tips, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Thanks for your kindness and support The Driver was very good and helpful abd the trip was good and save”

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