Terengganu State Museum

Terengganu State Museum This museum was officially opened on April, 20 1996 by the late Sultan Mahmud AlMuktafibillah Shah, the Sultan of Terengganu. It is located in Bukit Losong which is about 6km away from Kuala Terengganu. It covers an area of 27 hectares and is the largest museum in Malaysia. The main museum has 4 blocks of huge buildings. The Maritime Museum is also located within walking distance from the main museum. There are 5 traditional real houses which are placed on the compound behind the main museum.

Main Museum At the main museum, you will be able to see the following galleries: Textile Gallery The Textile Gallery shows the history of textile development in Malaysia. The locally produced textile that you will learn include songket, batik, gerus, limar, pelangi, gerus and telepuk. Some of these can be purchased from the many souvenir shops in the city centre. Other traditional garments such as those used during wedding are also exhibited here. Royal Gallery The Royal Gallery will bring you back to the history of the Sultanate of Terengganu. There are many collection and royal regalia that are on display here. Portraits of the former rulers of Terengganu can also be seen here. Craft Gallery The Craft Gallery will take you some time to appreciate as many of the display here include the fine craft of traditional arts and handicrafts. Woven mats, brass wares, gold and silver ornaments are some of the crafts that you can see. Other weapons such as Keris, Lawi Ayam, Sundang, Kuku Harimau which refects the past design of blacksmiths are also shown here.

Natural History Gallery The Natural History Gallery depicts the many natural resources such as minerals, rocks, flora and fauna that are found in the state of Terngganu. Many of these artefacts show the way of life of the people a few decades ago. Petroleum Gallery The Petroleum Gallery is one of the main revenue generator for the state. It shows the history of petroleum in Malaysia and the model of the first oil rig which was located off the coast of Terengganu in South China Sea. Historical Gallery This galery brings you through a series of past events together with artifacts that show you the famous and legendary figures who have enriched and created history. Islamic Gallery The Inscribed Stone that was discovered shows the Islamic propagation and the existence of Jawi in the region. Other related artefacts are also shown here.

Maritime Museum This gallery shows the many types of boats that were used in the olden days. The traditional boats are used for fishing and for travelling from one place to another. It also exhibit the equipments that were used in building the boats. Take note of the different carving and curvature of the boats.

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