Muzium Kelantan, Kota Bharu

Muzium Kelantan, Kota Bharu (30 April 2017)


Muzium Kelantan (GPS: 6.12495, 102.23826) is the state museum of Kelantan at Kota Bharu. The colonial-style structure was built in the 1930's and functioned as the Kota Bharu Land Office. It was later used as the Kota Bharu Town Council building until 1990, when it was renovated to be the Kelantan Museum.

The opening of Muzium Kelantan was officiated by the Sultan of Kelantan on 6 August, 1990. The museum displays exhibits relating to the history of Kelantan and its culture. Among the cultural artifacts on display are shadow puppets for wayang kulit performances and musical instruments for mak yong.

Kelantan Museum is on the Map of Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Front entrance of Muzium Kelantan (1 January 2007)


Another view of the front entrance of Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Interior of Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Kertok Kelapa, or coconut drum, at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Rebana Ubi, traditional Malay drums at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Exhibit of musical instruments and traditional costume for Menora dance performance at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Display of tops or gasing at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


An exquisite congkah board on display at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Musical instruments for Dikir Barat troupe on display at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Display of costumes and hand drums for Rebana Kercing at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Musical instruments for Main Peteri at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Shadow puppets for wayang kulit (shadow play) at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


Javanese shadow puppets for wayang kulit (shadow play) at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)


The main characters and musical instruments for wayang kulit (shadow play) on display at Muzium Kelantan (30 April 2017)

Kelantan Museum on Google Street View

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