On this day in
1863 Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio was born
1890 Ucranian ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky was born
1922 Jack Kerouac Beat generation writer was born
1927 Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich Baku was born
1928 playwright Edward Albee Washington DC, was born

The exhibition space of the Islamic Arts Museum differs from most museums as the galleries are housed in a vast open area. The elimination of spatial division permits uninterrupted movement from one exhibition space to the next, inspiring a sense of continuity embodied in the Islamic spirit. The IAMM has two floors of permanent galleries, and two special galleries for temporary exhibitions.
http://www.iamm.org.my/
Jalan Lembah Perdana 50480 Kuala Lumpur Malasya
Hours: Mondays to Sundays 10am - 6pm Admission Adults RM12.00 / Students
(with ID) and Senior Citizens RM6.00

The Muzium Negara (National Museum ) is a palatial structure built in the style of Minangkabau architecture. Located atop a hill on Jalan Travers, it provides an interesting introduction to the history and culture of Malaysia. Muzium Negara was officially opened on 31 August 1963, is a repository of Malaysia’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
http://www.museum.gov.my/
Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur.Malaysia
Hours: daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Admission: RM2.
Closure of Exhibition Gallery from 31 December 2007 – 31 May 2008 :The Cultural Gallery at Level One will be closed to the public for redevelopment. The public is welcomed to visit the galleries at the Second Floor as well as thematic exhibitions and other programmes organized by the Department of Museums Malaysia.