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Islamic Arts Museum

A showcase of art and history of Islamic civilisation. Nestling comfortably within the grounds of the Lake Gardens, the museum is blessed by the protection of the canopy of the magnificent tropical trees. Inside, you will witness a marriage of the simplicity of modern technology and the sophistication of Islamic art and civilisation. Exhibits showcase colourful and insightful Islamic culture from all over the world. End your visit at the Islamic Museum Shop where you will find all kinds of paraphernalia: Islamic, Middle Eastern and Asian, both old and new; items that you may not find at any other souvenier shops.

Opens daily from 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.
Entrance fee : Adult RM 8.00, Child RM 4.00
Tel: +603-2274 2020 website: www.iamm.org.my

Getting there - It is located within the Lake Gardens, and a walking distance from the National Mosque. Hop into a taxi, unless you prefer walking.

Butterfly Park, Bird Park and Orchid Garden

Located within the Lake Gardens, the Bird Park is home to more than 50 species of exotic birds roaming freely in one of the world's biggest open aviary. Shy ones, bold ones, ones that don't move and just stare at you, ones that wade and waddle below the rest that fly. Follow the path, and let nature overwhelm you with the colours it has endowed on its feathered counterparts. Listen to sounds that you would never guess have sprung out from a bird.

The Bird Park charges :

Local visitors		Foreign visitors
Adult	Child	Adult	Child
RM12	RM6	RM19	RM12

and is open from 9.00am to 6.30pm everyday. Bring insect repellant with you! Lots of mosquitoes.

The Orchid Garden charges:

visitors
Adult	Child
RM1	RM1

and is open from 9.00am to 6.00pm everyday. If you ever need to call for info, try this number: +603 - 2693 5399. There are also several nurseries selling a large variety of hybrids. Worth a look! They can even pack them for long haul travesl...especially for travellers from abroad. Don't know if the soil can get through the stringent quarantine controls at the airports though...but the vendors insist that it's never been a problem for their foreign customers....

Getting there - the same way to the Islamic Art Museum.

National Museum

Muzium Negara houses a collection of treasures tracing its way to the origins of Malaysia. The architecture of the museum replicates the structural design of a traditional Malay palace. Outside, a long mural depicts the multi cultural existence in Malaysia. Conceptualised in the 1960s, it illustrates the huge significance the country placed on agriculture then. Inside, the exhibits are a reminder that Malaysia is a result of many influences: Paganism, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Islamic and European. What you see is a fusion of history, art, culture, customs and way of life. Displays include different wedding attires of the various races, musical instruments, weapons used against the more sophisticated Europeans, collection of kris from all over the archipelago and ceramics from the Ming dynasty.

Opens daily 9:00-18:00.

Entrance fee : RM1.00 for adults.
Tel:+603-2282 6255 website: www.museum.gov.my/

The Museum Volunteers Malaysia (MVM) offer FREE guided tours in English and French at the Muzium Negara (National Museum) on TUESDAYS 10 am and THURSDAYS 11 am.

One hour tour of selected highlights of Muzium Negara's collections to discover and explore Malaysian culture, history and heritage.

The Museums Volunteers Malaysia is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-policitical and non-religious group whose aims are to promote public and government awareness of museums, encourage and promote an appreciation and understanding of the cultures of Malaysia

Tours are free of charge. Meeting point in front of the main entrance desk

For information please contact tel : 03- 2282 6255 (206/287) fax: 03-2282 6434

email to : mvmqueries@yahoo.com Website : www.museum.gov.my/

 

Getting there - Walking distance from KL Sentral. Problem is that you'll have to cross the major road that separates KLSentral and the Museum - very busy, very dangerous! Be careful.

 

KLCC

World's tallest twin towers. Don't miss the guided tour, which takes you up to the suspended bridge on the 41st Floor. Look down and you will see the KLCC Park, the panorama stretching across the Royal Selangor Golf Course, the Embassy Row and all the way to the rolling hills of the Titiwangsa Divide. The South view offers a more jaunty sight. The copper tint of tin roofs and warm wooden structures of Kampung Baru displaying its humble presence, nestling in amongst the menacing skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur. Later on, have a stroll along the joggers path in the KLCC Park. Park yourself on one of the benches and gawk at the magnificence of the two looming structures before you.

The SKYBRIDGE connects the two towers on the 41st floor of the Petronas Twin Towers (as seen above). The bridge is now open to the general public every day except Mondays. It is a bit of a hassle trying to get up to the skybridge on normal days and forget even trying during weekends and public holidays as there are only 800 timed tickets issued to visitors daily. The tickets are FREE but the queues can be horrendous! Get there as early as possible to get the tickets. The morning visits starts at 10.00am but tickets will be issued from 9.15am onwards. The afternoon visits start from 3.00pm but tickets will issued from 2.30pm onwards.

Each visitor is allowed only 10minutes on the skybridge - that's all you'll get. Weekday mornings are the best times to go as long as it doesn't fall on a public holiday.

Opening times: Tuesdays - Sundays (closed Mondays).

Mornings	Afternoons
10.00am - 12.45pm	3.00pm - 4.45pm

For technical stuff about the twin towers and skybridge log into: http://www.petronas.com.my/petronas

KLCC Petrosains

A great learning experience for both you and your children. Education made fun for the family, with plenty of sights, sounds and activities to entertain your children.
Opening hours on

Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9.30am to 5.30pm
Fridays: 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 9.30am -6.30pm
Mondays : closed

The last admission is one hour and 30mins before closing time.

For enquires, call +603- 581 8181
Entrance fee : RM 12(adult), RM7(aged 13-17), RM4(aged 2-5) and 50% discount for senior citizens. No website.

KL Tower

The other place you may want to check out if you're into city skylines, is the KL Tower. Functioning as a telecommunications tower, the KL Tower has an observation deck for visitors to enjoy the ever dynamic skyline of KL. There are package incentives for families and other group visits eg schools, embassies, technical tours. The tower sits on pineapple hill or Bukit Nanas which also harbours a little known forest reserve called the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. This is a pleasant little plot of green, perhaps the only plot of nature left in the heart of the city, that is worth a little visit. The walkway takes you all the way down from the Tower grounds to the Bukit Nanas nature education centre at the bottom of the hill. The education centre gives a rough overview of the forest ecosystem and distribution throughout Malaysia.

Take note that the forest walk is very quiet and it is advised that you may want to go there with someone else. Try not to venture into the area on your own.

Check out the website for more on the tower and the forest reserve at www.menarakl.com.my/

Opening days: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 10.00pm

Opening days: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 9.30am - 10.00pm

Entrance Fee: RM8 adult, RM3 child, free for children - 0 to 3

For more call: marketing and communications department, Menara Kuala Lumpur at +6 03 - 2020 5446 / 2020 5448 email: shamil@telekom.com.my

 

Karyaneka

Imagine a village of artists dwelling in tiny quaint huts labouring away intently intending to complete their latest masterpieces. There is a hive of activity about. Painters painting, the thumping sounds of the batik press hitting its mark, two girls chattering away while weaving their golden thread in and out of their songket material are just some of the real life images you will catch sight of in this little enclave. It is a perfect retreat from the city, right within the city. Even the sight of the twin towers looming from behind the trees seems to do nothing to hurry you on to the concrete lure of the city. Bring your picnic basket, lay your lunch down under a tree and chat away with a silversmith or a potter. They are always happy to entertain you with their skills and knowledge. In the mornings, you will find some ladies attending batik printing classes. They too will be thrilled to share their new found interest with you. Wander on into the complex and take all the time you need to decide which of the many different varieties of handicraft you would like to bring back with you.

Rumah Penghulu

The Heritage of Malaysia Trust or Badan Warisan Malaysia 'aims to promote the conservation and preservation of Malaysia's built heritage'. There are also ongoing exhibitions held at the Heritage centre worth going for especially if you're making your way to the karyaneka. It's a 2 minute walk from the craft centre - karyaneka. Entrance fee is free unless otherwise stated.

Opening Hours at the Heritage Centre, No 2 Jalan Stonor:

Opening hours

Office : Mondays to Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm

Exhibition Centre : Mondays to Saturdays 10am to 5.30 pm (as and when there are exhibitions)

Resource Centre : Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm (please call to make an appointment)

Rumah Penghulu tours : Twice daily Mondays to Saturdays at 11 am & 3 pm (other times by prior appointment)

Badan Warisan Malaysia
2 Jalan Stonor
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Tel: +6 03 - 2144 9273, Email:heritage@badanwarisan.org.my or check out events or read more about their conservation & preservation projects on www.badanwarisan.org.my/

Eye on Malaysia ~ 7 January 2007 Until 31 December 2007 

Experience a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur city! This unforgettable 12-minute ride reaches a height of 60 metres and offers a magnificent view of over 20km of the city. Admission Fee: RM 15 (adult) and RM 8 (senior citizen and children below 12 yrs old)

Venue:
Titwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur from 9.00am till 10.00pm
Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 603-26937111
Fax: 603-26941146

 

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