Muzium Wau

Muzium Wau is a dedicated kite museum located in Kampung Morak near Pantai Sri Tujuh in Tumpat District, Kelantan, Malaysia. Established and managed by the Kelantan State Museum Corporation, it showcases the heritage of the wau, particularly the iconic Wau Bulan. The museum displays various types of traditional Malaysian kites, their history, making techniques, and decorative motifs, highlighting Kelantan's strong association with wau culture and craftsmanship.

Visitors can expect a small, purpose-built museum complex with exhibition halls displaying a collection of traditional wau from Kelantan and other states, including Wau Bulan, Wau Kucing and Wau Jala Budi. Displays include full-size kites, miniature models, information panels on kite-making materials, construction techniques and floral motifs, as well as photographs and historical context. The setting is a quiet coastal village area near Pantai Sri Tujuh with landscaped grounds and outdoor wau structures for photography.

The museum was established by the Kelantan State Museum Corporation to preserve and document the history of wau, a traditional kite long associated with Kelantan. Wau Bulan, which originated in Kelantan, has been a prominent cultural symbol and traditional pastime, with kite-making skills passed down through generations of artisans.

Muzium Wau highlights the cultural importance of wau in Kelantan and Malaysia, particularly Wau Bulan which is recognized as a national symbol and appears on Malaysian currency and logos. The museum preserves traditional craftsmanship, decorative arts and the social tradition of wau flying and competitions in Kelantanese culture.