Langkawi Museums

The chain of unexplored mountains, the string of islands and the beauty landscape of the Langkawi is there to mesmerize you, but if you miss a trip to the museums of Langkawi, you are to miss something very great. The museum's old charm is there to take your breath away. Much of the history and culture of Langkawi is preserved in the museums that are scattered all throughout the land. Acknowledged as places of knowledge and education center, the museums are largely an exposition of the art and the culture of the place.

Galeria Perdana

This museum displays all the gifts and the awards that were presented to the Prime Minister Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamed and his wife. The extraordinary displays exhibits a large collection of almost 2500 pieces ranging from crystal to automobiles.The oriental design of the building is a fest for the eyes in contrast to the interior that provides a tranquil ambience. The vast array of collection is something very nice to enjoy.

Ibrahim Hussein Art Museum Langkawi
Located in a beautiful surrounding of the Gunung Machinchang jungle is the Ibrahim Hussein Art Museum that reins in supreme beauty. The gallery was in reality a creation to the artistic inquisitiveness of the Malaysian artist who wanted to his own artistic gallery.

In addition to the collection of Hussein's, there is also an amazing collection of art by artists from all over the world. The gallery overlooks the beautiful azure waters of the Pasir Tengkorak.

Langkawi of Malaysia houses many other museums that are worth visit.

Rice Museum
Interested to know how paddy is cultivated? If yes, then come to the Rice Museum which is one of the oldest museums of Langkawi. Here you can see vast stretches of paddy fields and gather knowledge about the entire process involved in paddy cultivation.

Islamic Museum, Royal Museum and Heritage Museum
Don't confuse it as single museum as it a group of three. All the three are located in the Craft Cultural Complex. The Islamic museum exhibits the diversified sides of Islam while the Royal Museum features all the art works that are related to royalty. Know more about Malaysian culture from the exhibits of Heritage Museum.
The area surrounding the museums has a number of shops and restaurants where you can eat dine and have a great time with your family.

Lagenda Park
Set in a beautiful landscape the Legenda Park is an open- air museum that houses four artificial lakes and seventeen storied monuments. If you have no time in hand but have a curiosity to know about Langkawi, then come to this place as this all the famous legends are on a display.

Kedah Traditional House
To know the people and the lifestyle of Langkawi visit the Kedah traditional house.