Kota Kayang Museum, Museum in Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia

Kota Kayang Museum is a historical museum in Kuala Perlis with three main galleries displaying archaeological discoveries, royal artifacts, and collections from Perlis nobility spanning different periods. The exhibits include objects from excavation sites in nearby limestone caves and various historical holdings from the region.

The building has a complex past, serving first as a private residence in the late 19th century before being used by British advisors, Japanese military forces, and the Chief Minister in succession. These different phases reflect how political and military control of the region shifted over time.

The Kedah and Perlis gallery traces the Perlis royal lineage from the Prophet Muhammad and displays a replica of the golden flower, alongside items showing the colonial occupations. The general gallery holds everyday equipment of Perlis nobility, and the grounds contain the sites of Kota Indera Kayangan, a palace and an old ceremonial hall.

The museum sits next to Kayang Hill and is easy to reach with clear access paths to the entrance. Allow enough time to walk through all three galleries at a comfortable pace, especially if you want to examine details on the artifacts more closely.

During soil excavation for the museum, Neolithic artifacts were found on the site itself, not in distant caves. The finds are displayed in the archaeological gallery, which also covers research on Kota Kayang and the surrounding state of Perlis. The museum grounds also hold the site of Kota Indera Kayangan, an old palace and ceremonial hall.