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based on 820 reviewsClosed Today Open tomorrow at 10:00-16:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
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Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Taman Budaya, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak, MalaysiaMap
Phone+60 82-548 181
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In the maintenance and construction, it will not open until December 2020 next year. Now only a small house is open. Several museums are under maintenance. Come back next year. There is also a new estimate that it should be very beautiful. At least the shape is good!
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The Sarawak Museum was built in 1888 and has a history of more than 100 years. The overall structure has the style of Normandy row houses. The museum collects many artworks and handicrafts showing Sarawak culture, important archaeological materials about the life of various ethnic groups in Borneo, and some handicrafts of indigenous peoples. These exhibits were donated by a great naturalist, Mr. Alfred Russell Wallace. It co-discovered the theory of evolution with Darwin, and spent most of its life in Borneo. The first floor of the museum exhibits animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, etc. On the second floor, the artworks of various ethnic groups are displayed, including musical instruments, handicrafts and ship models. The museum also has an annexed building that houses a large collection of Chinese porcelain, as well as a gallery.
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Borneo Cultures MuseumThe New Sarawak Museum is a new landmark of Kuching city and consists of two buildings namely the Borneo Cultures Museum and Annex Office Building. The Borneo Cultures Museum is a modern five-storey building with a distinctive architectural design that reflects Sarawak’s unique traditional crafts and rich cultural heritage. it located central of city central. The new museum wants to become a lively place for social and cultural exchange. The auditorium and function rooms on level one will be able to host a wide range of events, and these programmes will turn the museum into a vibrant venue. Combination of few theme or concept collections into one building. #kuching #kuchingsarawak #sarawak #museum #malaysiaCaysonKL21
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Borneo Cultures Museum ~ KuchingThe largest and best museum in Malaysia have just been launched here in Kuching, Sarawak! If you have always been interested in learning about the cultures of Borneo people in Sarawak, then you definitely need to visit the Borneo Cultures Museum. The Borneo Cultures Museum design is quite impressive to look at, being inspired by Sarawak’s traditional crafts and rich cultural heritage. There is plenty to explore here as the Borneo Cultures Museum boasts thousands of historical artefacts in its 5 storey building. As the museum is located right at the heart of Kuching city, finding transportation is quite easy. You can hop on a bus, walk or take a taxi/e-Hailing (recommended) to get here. #kuching #familyday #awesomepic #Fearless_Queen26
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Sarawak Museum#malaysiatrip This museum was blown away by the quality and variety of exhibits on display. From the moment I walked in, I was transported to Sarawak local art, history, and culture, and was truly impressed by the attention to detail and thought that went into each and every exhibit. One of the highlights of my visit was on the 3rd floor. The accompanying information and context provided by the museum really helped me understand and appreciate the piece on a deeper level. The museum staff were also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making my visit even more enjoyable. Overall, I had an incredible experience at Sarawak museum and would highly recommend a visit to anyone who loves art, history, and culture. Whether you're a seasoned museum-goer or a first-time visitor, there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn.KrisAdventure_19
Borneo Culture MuseumGetting There - As the museum is located right at the heart of Kuching city, finding transportation is quite easy. You can hop on a bus, walk or take a taxi/e-Hailing (recommended) to get here. Attractions - The Borneo Cultures Museum design is quite impressive to look at, being inspired by Sarawak’s traditional crafts and rich cultural heritage. There is plenty to explore here as the Borneo Cultures Museum boasts thousands of historical artefacts in its 5 storey building. Hotels - Lots of nearby hotel with affordable price. E.g : Merdeka Palace, The Waterfron Hotel Food & Restaurants - Borneo Culture Museum Restaurant Shopping - Gift Shop Borneo Culture MuseumMAZLAN BOHAN51
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Sarawak State Museum - Kuching, MalaysiaSarawak State Museum is the oldest in Borneo. This is a very attractive place for tourists. Many of them believe that this is the best museum in Kuching, not counting, of course, the cat museum. Its location is convenient, in the city center, you can easily get here on foot. The museum was founded at the end of the 19th century by Charles Brooke under the influence of the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who at that time was studying the Malay archipelago. On the first floor there are stuffed animals. There are birds, cats, rodents and primates. The second floor contains ethnographic artifacts from the state's indigenous peoples, including a wide collection of traditional ceremonial masks from different tribes. Address: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Taman Budaya, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak #bucketlistreboot #malaysiaAurora32
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In the maintenance and construction, it will not open until December 2020 next year. Now only a small house is open. Several museums are under maintenance. Come back next year. There is also a new estimate that it should be very beautiful. At least the shape is good!
This museum of Sarawak is a old building in Kuching. if want visit this building, need make booking at counter Borneo Cultures Museum. The visiting time for this old building Sarawak museum is 10.30 am and 2.30pm. This tour to old building of Sarawak museum is free of charge but first came first serve basic.
The museum's precious treasures still remain intact even during the transition of power from the British to the Japanese because the Japanese government at that time also tried to keep the museum from being looted by its army.
One of the better museums I've been to. Great to learn about Sarawaks history and culture
The Sarawak Museum Old Building was built in 1891 and was extended to its present from in 1911. The building was especially built to permanently house.
Sarawak Museum was established by Charles Brooke the second Rajah in 1860 and thanks to the great naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace for his influence.