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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Federico B
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia133 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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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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Hl
Singapore, Singapore7 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, UK804 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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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, Singapore3,774 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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deepaksaxena88
New Delhi, India747 contributions
Jan 2017
Nice museum in the lush green settings of Kuching city. Enjoyed the trip. However its very beautiful from outside but cannot say so for inside. But would certainly give idea about history and cultural heritage of this city. Since its near the plaza and Merderaka Palace Hotel you can enjoy this for an hour or so.
Written 8 February 2017
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BackPacker428642
London, UK7 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Didn’t know what to expect as the main building was under refurbishment and closed but we went to the people of Sarawak section. It was actually a really good quality, modern museum that was really interesting with lots of well presented artifacts and everything was well explained. Would reccomend to anyone!
Written 10 June 2019
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Aida Marie
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia150 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
The old Sarawak Museum will be temporarily closed to the public from Oct 23 2017 for a period of two and a half years until early 2020 to pave way for Phase II of the Sarawak Museum campus and heritage trail project.
Written 5 March 2018
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Catherine
Singapore, Singapore605 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Yes, all below reviews indicate a high level of confusion around the opening. Both the old and new buildings are shut, but to the left of the old museum up the small driveway (past the natural history museum) is the temporary museum.
It has been beautifully curated and I learnt so much. There are video displays explaining cosmology, and then you learn all about the laws and payments. Highly impressed and only gave it 4 because it wasn’t the full museum!
It has been beautifully curated and I learnt so much. There are video displays explaining cosmology, and then you learn all about the laws and payments. Highly impressed and only gave it 4 because it wasn’t the full museum!
Written 10 April 2019
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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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