Sarawak Museum
Sarawak Museum
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9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Nature studies, tradition and local craftsmanship come together in this 1891 museum.
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mel7155
Singapore, Singapore1,355 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
I was a little shocked at the foreign admission ticket if US$11 per person compared to US$2 for locals as this is not a world class attraction . However I was surprised that the attractions are pretty decent and it was very modern and interactive . I expected staid and boring texts but they were very well presented and the layout was spacious and pleasing to the eye .
The museum is worth about an hour of your time and pretty good place to go and an otherwise quiet city .
The museum is worth about an hour of your time and pretty good place to go and an otherwise quiet city .
Written 1 July 2024
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TheresaSD
Aude, France130 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
An excellent museum. The museum is no longer in the original Colonial building but has been relocated to a much larger building next to it. Four floors of history on the island, the country, the city, and the tribes. Great displays and information on the history.
Written 13 March 2023
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HTH
Kuching, Malaysia144 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
15 minutes distance from Kuching city centre. The museum is an landmark and spot attraction as many natural history displays here.
Besides ethnographic collection, got a lot fauna specimens ;examples snakes, birds and others.
Besides ethnographic collection, got a lot fauna specimens ;examples snakes, birds and others.
Written 13 March 2020
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Lone Traveler
Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Going to places where parking is limited in Kuching has been increasingly unpleasant, especially with the rampant road rage and illegal parking in town. These create inconvenience and put other road users in danger. The hazard is even greater if one of these perpetrators is a gang member, and the chances are high due to unprecedented gang activities in town.
Written 26 September 2024
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Federico B
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia138 contributions
Jun 2022
I feel this museum is a lost occasion for Sarawak. Indeed, even if the building is very nice, the museum is organized more as a selfie set and theme park, then as a place where visitors can learn and discover Sarawak while having fun. The collection is organized in a pretty messy way, with many repetitions and no clear storyline. As a comparison: when I left the Indigenous museum at Washington DC, I knew a lot more about American indigenous people: their history, customs, culture, ethnicity. When I left this museum, I felt I did not learn much about Sarawak. Given it should have cost a lot of money, this is really a pity.
Written 8 June 2022
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Hl
Singapore, Singapore9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
It really shouldn't be necessary for local citizens to pay for the fees. This museum needs a lot of room for improvement. I hope it can change from the historical display of Sarawak to today's society. Such a large building is too wasteful.
Written 6 August 2023
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Nicholas G
Bath, UK807 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The new building is now open! It’s now called the “ Borneo Cultural Museum “.
And it’s one of the best museums we have been to in for ages. Well presented exhibits with perfect English translations. Needs half a day at least to get through it.
Good cafe for a coffee and snack.
And it’s one of the best museums we have been to in for ages. Well presented exhibits with perfect English translations. Needs half a day at least to get through it.
Good cafe for a coffee and snack.
Written 11 March 2023
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ahmad ilham
Kuching, Malaysia6 contributions
Apr 2020 • Solo
A good introduction to the history of Sarawak with many photos and audios. There is also a 15 minutes documentary you watch it as you enter. Entry is free.
If you want to know all about Sarawak and you only have 60 minutes, this is it. History, culture and so much more. Although some artefacts need more care, others are quite fascinating. Very nice touches in storytelling adding more depth to the experience. Visit with an open mind and be enlightened.
If you want to know all about Sarawak and you only have 60 minutes, this is it. History, culture and so much more. Although some artefacts need more care, others are quite fascinating. Very nice touches in storytelling adding more depth to the experience. Visit with an open mind and be enlightened.
Written 25 March 2021
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Lance Lai Xuean Ye
Kuching, Malaysia23 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
The new Borneo cultural museum is just open next door and the old museum is just empty after renovation.
Luckily, the organisers can host any events there.
It’s a nice building after renovation and it looks fresh.
If you want to come here for photography here, you can come. 📸📸📸
Luckily, the organisers can host any events there.
It’s a nice building after renovation and it looks fresh.
If you want to come here for photography here, you can come. 📸📸📸
Written 2 June 2022
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Anand1351
Singapore, Singapore3,871 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Place is beautiful and is housed in a massive building.
Interesting artifacts and some good knowledgeable contents across 5 or 6 floors.
Washrooms are spotless , impressively clean.
Interesting artifacts and some good knowledgeable contents across 5 or 6 floors.
Washrooms are spotless , impressively clean.
Written 6 August 2023
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Hello, I see that you have a lot of things to offer in the Museum (as per your website) but are most of them in one place ? What is actually there in Sarawak Museum so that I do not have to multiple places in one day and plus I will be taking UBER ride to go there. Can I learn and get all the information as stated on that particular one location (as per google maps). Please advise.
Written 14 February 2017
As mentioned by akadir64, there are indeed 2 museums opposite each other but one is closed due to construction. The only one open there (near the Padang) at the moment is the Sarawak Museum. Their exhibitions include - wildlife of Borneo, indigenous tribes of Sarawak (theres an exhibit showing longhouses), the Forts of Sarawak, fossils, etc.
45 minutes is enough for that museum. You don't need an UBER to get there. This museum should be included in your walking tour around the Carpenter street area (chinatown). Google maps and your legs are better. :D
Written 15 February 2017
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