Istana Jahar, Kelantan, Malaysia
4.0 (84 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Kota Bharu Speciality Museums
Authentic and rich knowledge for all
I loved this museum. Only thing is we are not allowed to take photos inside. Entrance fee is RM2 per person. The museum is rich with all royal traditions and cultures. Good to see and read. Each culture has its room/section so it is very well organized. Do visit.
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Town Square Jalan Sultan, Kota Bharu 15000 Malaysia
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4Sid5515 5:00 PM Feb 24, 2023
Kelantanese Royalty Ceremonial Exhibition
One of the tourist site at the heart of Kota Bharu, we take chance to visit the museum since it quite closed to Masjid Muhammadi and Pasar Siti Khadijah, where the later are more flocked by tourists. It was actual royal palace and converted to the museum, and is good to get knowledge about Kelantanese royal culture, exhibiting on the clothing, weddings, and other royalty ceremonies. The entrance fee also is cheap for RM2 per person.
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5Mars1d 5:00 PM Mar 24, 2016
Amazing building.
Istana Jahar, located near the Istana Balai Besar was among the palaces that attract contained in Kota Bharu. Even Istana Jahar has also started construction during the reign of Sultan Muhammad II (1837-1886) after the opening of the Kota Bharu and construction of Istana Balai Besar. Istana Jahar is now used as the Kelantan Royal Museum. The museum showcases the history of the Kelantan sultanate from the earliest times until the reign of the Sultan of Kelantan at the moment. Space exhibition at the Museum building is divided into several parts, such as armaments, costume, and other matters related to the sultanate. Although it has been used as a museum, the original design of the building is still preserved. Its unique architecture with beautiful carvings that graced the building's museum palace.
