This museum is a must see attraction in Kedah for its 360 degree circular mural or wall art painting. It is amazing painting by 60 artists from North Korea at the cost of RM 11 million. The purpose of the museum which is fourth paddy museum in the world is to showcase the paddy cultivation process in Malaysia and displays all kinds of tools and equipment which have been used in the trade over the years. The museum was officially opened by the Sultan of Kedah on 12th October 2004. The building is in “gemai padi” shape which is alike a bundle of paddy stalks. Main building houses the mural with another six secondary buildings surrounding it. Its total built-up area is 12,000 square meters.
Opening hours:
Saturday to Thursday: 9.00AM – 5.00PM Friday: 9.00AM – 12.30PM, 2.30PM – 5.00PM
