Istana Batu (Royal Museum)
Istana Batu
A pale yellow palace completed in 1939, now a royal museum preserving the royal family's living quarters and collections.
Istana Batu was built in 1939 and once served as the palace where the sultan received distinguished guests and held royal weddings. Its pale yellow exterior stands out in the palace district. It is now a royal museum, preserving the bedchambers, banquet hall and drawing room as they were, along with royal family photographs, crystal ware and gifts. Photography is not allowed indoors, and shoes must be removed before entering. Adjacent to Istana Jahar, it makes it possible to see several museums in the palace district in half a day.
Opening hours
Approx. Sat–Thu 08:30–16:45; closed Fridays (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Istana Jahar
- Kelantan Handicraft Village
- Muhammadi Mosque
- Kelantan Islamic Museum
- Istana Balai Besar
- Bank Kerapu WWII Memorial Museum
- Siti Khadijah Market
- Tambatan Diraja Waterfront