Kelantan Museum, National historic building and museum in Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
The Kelantan Museum occupies the former Kota Bharu Municipal Council building in Kota Bharu. In 1988 the interior was renovated, adding a half storey and rooms for the museum's exhibitions. It opened on 6 August 1990 and displays the history, culture and art of Kelantan.
The museum was established in 1990 after the original administrative building underwent major renovation. Modifications around 1988 included adding a partial floor level to create additional exhibition space.
The museum's displays cover the history, culture and art of Kelantan, the state whose name the building carries. It also hosts events such as book launches, so the programme changes rather than staying fixed. Look for the state's craft traditions presented as part of that wider picture.
The museum occupies the former Kota Bharu Municipal Council building in the city centre. The 1988 renovation added a half storey and exhibition rooms, so plan to move between floor levels; check locally for opening hours and any book launches or events that may affect access to the galleries.
The museum opened on 6 August 1990, when Sultan Ismail Petra of Kelantan inaugurated it. Two years earlier, in 1988, the interior had been reworked, adding a half storey and exhibition rooms to the former Kota Bharu Municipal Council building.
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