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Padang * Centered around the Padang Merdeka are five of the most significant sights in Kota Bharu, run by the Kelantan State Museum Corporation. At the Istana Jahar (adults RM3/US804, children RM1.50/US404), Kelantan traditional costumes, antiques, and musical instruments are displayed in context of their usage in royal ceremonies. Istana Batu (adults RM2/US554, children RM1/US254) takes you through a photographic journey of Kelantan's royal family, and offers a peek at their life style through the past 200 years. The Balai Getam Guri handicraft museum (adults RM1/US254, children RM.50/US154) showcases the finest in Kelantanese textiles, basketry, embroidery, batik printing, and silver smithing. You'll also be able to buy crafts in the shops within the compound.

The Islamic Museum (Muzium Islam) (adults RMl /US254, children RM.50/US154) teaches everything you might want to know about Islam in this state, with a focus on Islamic arts and Kelantan's role in spreading Islam in the region. Finally there is the War Museum (Bank Kerapu) (adults RM2/US554, children RM1/US254), which tells the story of Kelantan during World War II in a 1912 bank building that survived the invasion.

State Museum ( Muzium Negeri) It's been a long time since this old building served as the colonial land office, but in 1990 major renovations gave it a new life. It now houses the Kelantan Art Gallery, including ceramics, traditional musical instruments, and cultural pastimes exhibits.
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