FOUR REASONS TO VISIT THE BORNEO CULTURES MUSEUM

Terengganu is a state located in the northeast of Malaysia. Terengganu is rich in its history and culture. There are many touristy spots to visit in Terengganu, and one of them is the Terengganu State Museum. Last year, my family and I visited the Terengganu State Museum. So in this post, I will share three reasons to visit this amazing museum. Before that, let me share a summary of the museum with you...

The Terengganu State Museum is also known as the Losong Museum to the local people. This museum is located at Kampung Bukit Losong, Paloh, Terengganu. The Terengganu State Museum was first established in 1976. The history of the museum begins with the discovery of the Terengganu inscription stone (Batu Bersurat Terengganu) in Kampung Buloh, Hulu Terengganu, by Syed Hussein Ghulam Al Bukhari in 1902. 

The museum complex consists of four main buildings, five traditional houses, and one Maritime museum. The main buildings are inspired by Malay traditional architecture and contain a gallery of textiles, antique accessories and jewelry,  traditional weapons, Islamic art, etc. 

The admission fee for this museum is RM5.00 per person. The Terengganu State Museum is open from Saturday to Thursday at 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. On Friday, the museum is open at 9.00 am -12.00 pm, and will reopen at 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm. For further information on the museum, please feel free to visit the website >> THE TERENGGANU STATE MUSEUM. 

Now, let's check out the three reasons to visit this beautiful museum ...

#1 IT'S ONE OF THE LARGEST MUSEUM COMPLEXES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

The Terengganu State Museum's main building (Image: Fadima Mooneira's photography)

According to the Kuala Terengganu City Council's official website, this museum is one of the largest museum complexes in Southeast Asia. This museum is built on a 27-hectare (approximately 67-acre) plot of land. Visiting this museum makes me feel like visiting a castle. It also makes me feel like I'm in Hilal Ashraf's bestselling novel, Nirnama. Hehehe ^_^

#2  THE EXHIBITIONS ARE AMAZING

Check out the tanjaks. Tanjaks are headgear worn by men during the old days (Fadima Mooneira's photography)

I believe the Terengganu State Museum is one of the best museums to visit in Malaysia. The exhibitions are many and amazing. It makes your eyes sparkle with joy. The exhibitions give you knowledge about Terengganu and Malaysia. This museum is worth visiting, guys ^_^

#3 IT BRINGS INSPIRATION

Two beautiful kebayas ~ Malay traditional costumes for women (Fadima Mooneira's photography)

If you are a historical fiction writer or are planning to write a Malay historical novel, this museum is the best place for you to do your research and get inspiration from. From beautiful traditional costumes to old decorations to lifestyle ... everything you need is in the Terengganu State Museum ...

Okay, so these are the three reasons for you to visit the Terengganu State Museum. This state museum is also listed as a must-visit place in Terengganu by TripAdvisor and other travel websites. If you are a culture vulture like me, you must definitely not miss the Terengganu State Museum if you travel to Terengganu. 

Now, I will leave you with some pictures of the Terengganu State Museum to enjoy. I'll see you guys again in my next post. Take care <3 <3 <3

XoXo,

Fadima Mooneira ^_^

(Authorpreneur, Novelist & Crafter)

PS: These pictures are originally mine. You need to ask for my permission if you want to use them for your website or socmed. You are required to credit me as well ^_^

An old ceramic vase with Jawi writings on it

Blue ceramic bowls 

Keris Malela. A keris is a Malay traditional dagger.

The pendings. They are belt buckles made of metal.

What Malay hunks wore during the old days ^_^

Who says K-pop idols are the pioneers of these boxy pants? Malay warriors wore them first. Hahaha ^_^

Metal clutch. Beautiful, isn't it?

These are the four main buildings of the Terengganu State Museum. 

Check out the beautiful Malay-old architecture.

Visiting this museum makes me love my heritage more ^_^

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