Heritage in Kuala Lumpur

Galleries of Qurans, manuscripts, Ottoman and Mughal arts and an architecture hall of mosque models, under turquoise domes. Open daily 09:30–18:00; adults RM20, children under 6 free.

Malaysia’s 1965 national mosque, with a folded-umbrella roof and a 73-metre minaret, a short walk from the museum. Free; robes are provided, and it closes to visitors at prayer times.

A rose-granite mosque completed in 1999 on Putrajaya’s lake, drawing on Persian and Safavid design. Visitors are welcome Saturday to Thursday 09:00–12:30, 14:00–16:00 and 17:30–18:00; on Fridays 15:00–16:00 and 17:30–18:00. Robes provided; free.