Kota Kayang Museum

Kota Kayang Museum is an archaeological and history museum located in Kampung Kota Kayang near Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia. Built on the site of the ancient Kota Kayang settlement, it showcases artifacts from the Kedah Tua civilization and early Perlis history. The museum displays archaeological finds, historical exhibits and cultural artifacts within a traditional-style building surrounded by limestone hills, highlighting the region's role as an early trading centre and former seat of power.

Visitors can expect a small hilltop museum complex set against limestone outcrops and greenery. Inside, there are exhibition galleries displaying archaeological artifacts, ceramics, ancient tools, weapons and dioramas related to the Kota Kayang settlement and Kedah Tua period. The grounds include landscaped gardens, traditional structures and views of the surrounding countryside. The visit is primarily indoor sightseeing and self-guided exploration of historical displays.

Kota Kayang was an ancient settlement and fortified centre associated with the Kedah Tua civilization and later served as a seat of power for the Kedah Sultanate before the establishment of Perlis. Archaeological excavations in the area have uncovered artifacts dating from prehistoric to early historic periods, indicating its importance as an early trading and administrative centre in the northern Malay Peninsula. The museum was established to preserve and display these findings.

The museum preserves and presents the cultural heritage of Perlis and the broader Kedah Tua region, showcasing traditional artifacts, customs and historical narratives that reflect the early Malay settlement and local community heritage.