Istana Batu Royal Museum

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Website : http://kelantan.attractionsinmalaysia.com/TheRoyalMuseum.php
Entry Fee : RM 2
Google Maps Link : https://goo.gl/maps/rZVbLLmMDCN2

 Istana Batu is the former official residence of the 12th Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Yahya Petra before he was ascended to the throne. It was built in 1939 and was a wedding gift to Yahya Petra by his uncle, Sultan Ismail, who reigned in Kelantan at that time. This old, single-storey palace had old photos of Kelantan royal lineage, activities, collections and gifts. 
Front view of the building
Along of corridor, there are photos of the royal families in various events
Dining area

Various items that once belonged to the Sultan Yahya Petra's family

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