Sabah Museum is the largest museum in Sabah, and is the gateway to explore the rich history and culture of Sabah and Borneo.
Through the museum, one can explore the diverse exhibits, spanning four to five different zones with the main buildiung inspired by the traditional Rungus longhouse.
Highlights
Here are some of the highlights of the Sabah Museum:
- Whale skeleton: The museum houses the skeleton of Malaysia’s largest whale
- Science and Technology Centre: The Science and Technology Centre houses three exhibitions: oil and gas production in Sabah, broadcasting in Sabah and a North Borneo Railway in Sabah.
- Heritage Village: The Heritage Village is situated within the Ethno Botanical Gardens in the Sabah Museum Complex. The Heritage Village allows guests a chance to view several traditional houses of Sabah within a small area. Among them are a Bajau House complete with a wedding dais, a Murut longhouse with a lansaran (trampoline), a Chinese farmhouse with earthen floor, a Bamboo House and a House of Skulls.
- Ethnobotanical Garden: Commercial, medicinal, ritual and food and ornamental plants make up the well-planned gardens of the Sabah Museum. A Montane Garden also graces the grounds of the Museu
Operation time, tickets, dress code
There isn’t a strict dress code for visiting the Sabah Museum, but it’s recommended to wear comfortable and appropriate attire.
Casual clothing like t-shirts, shorts, and slippers are allowed. However, since it’s a cultural institution, dressing modestly and respectfully is always a good idea.
The ticket prices for the Sabah Museum are as follows:
- Malaysians: RM2
- Malaysian Students in uniform, Malaysian Disabled Guests, Malaysian Senior Guests, Malaysian Taxi Drivers: Free
- Non-Malaysians: RM15
You can purchase tickets at the museum.
The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5PM daily.
Getting here
To visit the Sabah Museum in Kota Kinabalu, you have several convenient options, namely by private car, by public transport, by rented car or e-hailing services, or by walking.
- By Car: If you have access to a car, you can drive to the museum. It’s located at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, right in the city center.
- Public Transport: Use Bus No 13
- Taxi or E-Hailing Services: Services like Grab are widely available in Kuching and can take you directly to the museum.
Photo Gallery
Here are some photos of the musuem.
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