Museum in Kelantan

1. Islamic Museum

The history of Islam in Kelantan is well documented in the artefacts and inscriptions exhibited here. The setting-up of the Islamic Museum is timely as Kelantan is one of the centres of Islamic Learning.

Opening hours: 10.30 am - 5.45 pm daily except Fridays.

Admission: RM2.00 Children: RM1.00

2. Royal Museum

Istana Batu was designed and built in, 1939 during the reign of Sultan lsmail 1. It was used as a venue for royal weddings as well as to house royal guests. Today, it has been converted into the Royal Museum where regalia and palace items belonging to former Sultans are on display. These include silverware, bedroom items and furniture from the royal household. There is also a photographic exhibition on the life of the late Sultan of Kelantan.

Opening hours: 10.30 am - 5.45 pm daily except Fridays.

Admission: RM2.00 Children: RM1.00

3. State Museum

This mosque took ten years to build, i.e., from 1916-1926 during the reign of Sultan lsmail. Visitors are required to seek the permission of the caretaker before entering. They should be properly attired and should remove their shoes.

4. War Museum

The War Museum occupies the oldest brick building in Kelantan, dating back to 1912. This historic building now houses Japanese memorabilia and documents relating to World War Two.

Opening hours: 10.30 am - 5.45 pm daily except Fridays.

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