Visitors who have a curious streak in them – whether it’s for the artistic, cultural, historical or scientific – will appreciate the many museums around the country.

National Museum

Muzium Negara along Jalan Damansara will keep visitors enthralled with its galleries dedicated to the country’s flora and fauna, culture and people, weaponry and the arts. There’s also the Royal Malaysian Police Museum at Jalan Perdana for those who are curious to know more about the Malaysian police force. The museums mentioned above are both located in the Klang Valley.

Other museums around the country include the Seri Menanti Museum (Negri Sembilan), Sultan Alam Shah Museum (Selangor), Taiping Museum (Perak), State Warrior Museum (Pahang) and the Sabah Museum. If you are seeking to experience the essence of Malaysia, the museums make a good start.