Museums are one of the places that draw tourists on holiday. Let’s get to know the museums around Kota Bharu that are great to visit.
For those who are very keen on the history of a place, a museum is the ideal spot for them to holiday while learning about history. At the same time, it also lets us get to know the culture and way of life of the people in that place.
It’s therefore no surprise that most tourist destinations in any country or state are sure to provide all kinds of museums to introduce the culture of a place while at the same time giving tourists additional knowledge.
There Are Several Museums Around Kota Bharu You Won’t Regret Visiting
Like other places, Kota Bharu also has several interesting museums that are worth visiting. Each museum in Kota Bharu has its own merits.
With the museums around Kota Bharu, we as tourists can also get to know the culture of the local community and the state of Kelantan, as well as the history of Kota Bharu.
Let us tell you about several museums found in Kota Bharu. Among them are:
Kelantan State Museum
Want to know about the culture and history of the state of Kelantan? Come drop by the Kelantan State Museum. Here there are all kinds of historic artefacts and historic items, from the old days right up to the present.
Among the things found in this museum are traditional Kelantanese games, wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performances, the mak yong dance, traditional musical instruments such as the rebana ubi and so on.
This museum was first established in the 1990s, and the building was originally used as the office of the Kota Bharu Municipal Council. What’s even more interesting is that this building also has a unique structure, so much so that it has been gazetted as a historic structure in Kelantan.
Handicraft Museum & Handicraft Village
After exploring the Kelantan State Museum to your heart’s content, why not drop by the Handicraft Museum next? As soon as you mention the name, the main attraction at this museum is surely the handicrafts of the state of Kelantan.
For handicraft enthusiasts, this is a haven for you. Here you can not only see finished handicrafts but also watch demonstrations of how songket cloth is made, wau (kite) making, see traditional carving, how silverware is made, try canting your own batik and much more.
Islamic Museum
The state of Kelantan is indeed dubbed the “Verandah of Mecca”, because Kelantan is among the states that have produced many scholars and Islamic teachers.
As such, the call of Islam is very strong in the state of Kelantan.
At the Kelantan Islamic Museum, you can see all sorts of Islamic artefacts that have been in the state of Kelantan since the old days.
War Museum
Before independence, our country was colonised by many of the world’s great powers, each for their own interests. As such, there are many leftover items.
Colonial-era items are kept to serve as lessons and for viewing by future generations.
So too at the Kelantan War Museum, where you can see various colonial-era relics up close, including from the Second World War.
At the same time, tourists can also get a closer look at the vehicles used by our soldiers during the war.
Istana Jahar Royal Customs Museum
For those who want to know about royal customs, especially in the old days, you should visit the Istana Jahar Royal Customs Museum. Here there are various special items used during royal ceremonies, such as urns, brassware and so on.
You can also see the royal dais, bedchamber, royal boats, royal vehicles, old weapons and much more.
In conclusion, with museums like these, they further add to our knowledge about a particular place. For those of you who want to holiday in Kota Bharu and are looking for the best accommodation?
