If visiting museums in Padang Matsirat are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Atma Alam. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Padang Matsirat, Laman Padi isn't far either.