About UR-MU (Urban Museum)
UR-MU (Urban Museum) is a contemporary art museum located on Jalan Hang Kasturi in central Kuala Lumpur, near Pasar Seni and Chinatown. Housed in a repurposed heritage shophouse building, it focuses on urban art, street culture and contemporary Malaysian creativity. The museum presents rotating exhibitions, installations and community programmes that explore city life and artistic expression, making it a notable cultural stop within Kuala Lumpur's historic downtown arts district.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, multi-level museum inside a restored heritage shophouse featuring rotating contemporary and urban art exhibitions, installations, murals and multimedia displays. The interior is gallery-style with air-conditioned exhibition rooms, curated artworks by local and regional artists, a gift shop and cafe area. The surrounding area is the historic Pasar Seni and Chinatown district with walkable streets, heritage architecture and easy access to Central Market.
Key highlights
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Contemporary urban and street art exhibitions by Malaysian and regional artists
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Heritage shophouse building repurposed as a modern museum space
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Rotating curated exhibitions and installations exploring city culture
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Central location in Kuala Lumpur's Pasar Seni and Chinatown arts area
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Community programmes, workshops and art events
History of UR-MU (Urban Museum)
Housed in a restored heritage shophouse on Jalan Hang Kasturi, a historic street in Kuala Lumpur's old commercial quarter near Central Market. The building reflects early 20th-century shophouse architecture and has been adaptively reused to preserve heritage character while serving as a contemporary cultural venue.
Culture & Context
Dedicated to urban art and contemporary culture, UR-MU promotes Malaysian street art, graffiti and urban creativity. It serves as a platform for emerging and established artists and contributes to the cultural revitalization of the Pasar Seni and Chinatown arts district.
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