Acclaimed as the largest of its kind in Malaysia, the Terengganu State Museum houses century old artifacts and artworks of rich and colourful heritage. Located on 27 hectares of land in Bukit Losong, Kuala Terengganu, the complex itself is an impressive architectural feature, based on the ancient Terengganu palace designs and architectures. The complex’s many galleries showcase textiles, historical artifacts, crafts, royal regalia, Islamic arts, contemporary arts, weapons, petroleum development, historical, sea faring trade, fisheries and marine galleries.
Herbs and botanic garden is well-maintained in the vicinity of the museum. At the main entrance, the original Arabic Jawi text inscription of Islamic religious decree Inscribed Stone or “Batu Bersurat” of Terengganu is prominently displayed, which proves the earliest acceptance of Islamic teachings in the Malay Peninsula. The maritime complex, the restored original old palaces and traditional boats used by sea-faring locals are also prominently displayed in the compound
Inside the museum the displays are arranged in nine galleries. The contents do not quite live up to the promise of the exterior in my view and there is quite a lot of empty space to be filled but there is still plenty worth seeing.
The 9 galleries are;
- Natural History Gallery. Exhibits include rocks and minerals such as gold, iron ore and coal, specimens of flora and fauna found in the state (stuffed tigers, monkeys, bears and more) and displays of local insects, fish, skeletons and so on.
- Textile Gallery. This gallery explains the production process of locally made textiles and displays examples of traditional garments worn at weddings and other ceremonial occasions and the everyday clothing of yesteryear.
- Royal Gallery. This gallery provides a historical family tree of the Terengganu royal family and showcases royal paraphernalia, royal krises, palace household items like crockery sets, medals and gifts received from abroad and locally.
- Craft Gallery.You can see local traditional handicrafts here such as brass making, weaving, gold and silver ornaments and weapons, especially krises.
- Petroleum Gallery.This is a mini version of the Petronas Museum in KLCC and it is appropriate to have this exhibition in Terengganu since much of Malaysia's oil is found here.
- Islamic Gallery. This gallery relates the arrival of Islam in the Malay Peninsula and specifically the state of Terengganu. Manuscripts and ceramics are on display as well as pictures of the architectural styles of various mosques in the state.
- Historical Gallery. Here you can trace human development in the region from pre-historic times up to the present time. Pottery and coins are among the exhibits.
The remaining two galleries are in the grounds of the museum away from the main buildings:
- Seafaring & Trade Gallery. Located alongside the Terengganu River, this wooden construction has been handcrafted in traditional style and features two life-sized sailing boats among the many maritime displays.
- Fisheries & Marine Gallery. This is an attempt to recreate the atmosphere of a fishing village and exhibits include traditional fishing equipment and boats.
Elsewhere in the sprawling grounds of the museum you can find some typical wooden Terengganu houses of olden times including the Istana Tengku Long.
Inside the museum the displays are arranged in nine galleries. The contents do not quite live up to the promise of the exterior in my view and there is quite a lot of empty space to be filled but there is still plenty worth seeing.
The 9 galleries are;
- Natural History Gallery. Exhibits include rocks and minerals such as gold, iron ore and coal, specimens of flora and fauna found in the state (stuffed tigers, monkeys, bears and more) and displays of local insects, fish, skeletons and so on.
- Textile Gallery. This gallery explains the production process of locally made textiles and displays examples of traditional garments worn at weddings and other ceremonial occasions and the everyday clothing of yesteryear.
- Royal Gallery. This gallery provides a historical family tree of the Terengganu royal family and showcases royal paraphernalia, royal krises, palace household items like crockery sets, medals and gifts received from abroad and locally.
- Craft Gallery.You can see local traditional handicrafts here such as brass making, weaving, gold and silver ornaments and weapons, especially krises.
- Petroleum Gallery.This is a mini version of the Petronas Museum in KLCC and it is appropriate to have this exhibition in Terengganu since much of Malaysia's oil is found here.
- Islamic Gallery. This gallery relates the arrival of Islam in the Malay Peninsula and specifically the state of Terengganu. Manuscripts and ceramics are on display as well as pictures of the architectural styles of various mosques in the state.
- Historical Gallery. Here you can trace human development in the region from pre-historic times up to the present time. Pottery and coins are among the exhibits.
The remaining two galleries are in the grounds of the museum away from the main buildings:
- Seafaring & Trade Gallery. Located alongside the Terengganu River, this wooden construction has been handcrafted in traditional style and features two life-sized sailing boats among the many maritime displays.
- Fisheries & Marine Gallery. This is an attempt to recreate the atmosphere of a fishing village and exhibits include traditional fishing equipment and boats.
Elsewhere in the sprawling grounds of the museum you can find some typical wooden Terengganu houses of olden times including the Istana Tengku Long.
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