Which museums are open on Monday in Kuala Lumpur?
Quick answer
5 of the 7 Kuala Lumpur museums we cover open on Mondays, including Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, National Museum of Malaysia, National Art Gallery Malaysia. 2 close on Mondays, including Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery, ILHAM Gallery. World Museum Guide lists every museum's Monday status and hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site.
Visitor information last reviewed 1 September 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Monday opening at Kuala Lumpur museums
| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia | Open | Daily: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha) |
| National Museum of Malaysia | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on the first two days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the first day of Hari Raya Aidiladha) |
| National Art Gallery Malaysia | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed for two days at Hari Raya Aidilfitri and one day at Hari Raya Aidiladha) |
| National Textile Museum | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on the first two days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the first day of Hari Raya Aidiladha) |
| Petrosains, The Discovery Centre | Open | Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday, Sunday, public and school holidays: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Closed 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha) |
| Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays and the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri) |
| ILHAM Gallery | Closed | Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays and selected public holidays) |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-09-01. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Kuala Lumpur closed on Mondays?
Some are. Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery, ILHAM Gallery close on Mondays, while Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, National Museum of Malaysia, National Art Gallery Malaysia, National Textile Museum, Petrosains, The Discovery Centre stay open.
Do Monday hours change on public holidays?
Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.