Museum of Asian Art
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Compact museum at Universiti Malaya with an internationally significant ceramic collection, including pottery over 1,000 years old. Free entry. Visitor parking is sparse and signage is minimal.
One of the best university museum in Malaysia. Their collection of kendi (spouted pouring vessel) is the biggest in the world. Priceless ceramic collections. A must visit in UM.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for school-age children with an interest in history, ceramics, or Southeast Asian culture. The educator-led explanations translate complex history into accessible storytelling. Free admission removes the cost barrier. Plan for a focused one-to-two hour visit rather than a full-day outing.
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Shaiful Shahidan
10 months ago
“One of the best university museum in Malaysia. Their collection of kendi (spouted pouring vessel) is the biggest in the world. Priceless ceramic collections. A must visit in UM.”
Evv2
4 years ago
“Museum of Asian Art located in University of Malaya's area. The museum educator explained well about history and things inside. Displays are pretty good”
Lee Yaa
3 months ago
“Hard to get parking. No signage for visitor parking. Nearest open parking beside bus stop. Walking around 5 mins.”
NFZA
6 years ago
“Best to know about art in old ancient. The lackness that I don't like is the caption of all things there, that they are not in Bahasa Melayu which is to me, it is VERY important to use mother tongue rather than international language that is English. It shows the spiritual of the art in Malaysia. The origin, respect and proud of the history of the art even it coming from another country. The explanation must be in Bahasa first then followed by English. Appreciate our language first by using it generally in everything. Anything else are good. The toilet is really clean and smells good!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Museum of Asian Art at UM holds the world's largest collection of kendi — traditional Malay spouted pouring vessels — alongside ceramics spanning more than a millennium. Museum educators explain exhibits in detail. Displays are well-presented and genuinely educational. Visitor parking is scarce; the nearest open bay is beside the bus stop, a five-minute walk away.
