Kedah State Museum

The Kedah State Museum (Muzium Negeri Kedah) is the principal state museum located in Alor Setar, Kota Setar District, Kedah, Malaysia. Established in 1957 and housed in a building originally constructed in 1936, it documents the history, archaeology, culture and natural heritage of Kedah. Notable for its collections related to the ancient Bujang Valley civilization, royal heritage and traditional arts, it serves as a key educational and cultural institution for visitors exploring northern Malaysia.

Visitors can expect a two-storey museum building set along Lebuhraya Darul Aman near the Alor Setar city centre. Inside, galleries display archaeological finds from the Bujang Valley, historical artifacts, royal regalia, traditional costumes, musical instruments, and exhibits on Kedah's natural history, culture and economic heritage including paddy cultivation. The museum features dioramas, photographs, and informative panels, with landscaped grounds and outdoor displays. It offers a quiet, educational walk-through suitable for self-guided exploration.

The museum building was originally constructed in 1936. The Kedah State Museum was officially established and opened in 1957 to preserve and display the history and heritage of Kedah, one of Malaysia's oldest states. Its collections emphasize the archaeological significance of the Bujang Valley, an important ancient Hindu-Buddhist settlement and trading centre dating from the 3rd to 12th century, as well as the development of the Kedah Sultanate.

The museum serves as the main repository for Kedah's cultural heritage, showcasing Malay traditions, royal customs, traditional arts, crafts and the state's agrarian identity centred on rice cultivation. It plays an educational role in presenting the multicultural history and archaeological importance of Kedah to visitors and local communities.