Brunei Museum

Brunei's largest national museum is the Brunei Museum. Exhibitions include Islamic art, historical eras from the 16th century, as well as archeology and anthropology.

The museum is situated in Kota Batu, which is roughly 4.5 kilometers from the capital's core. It is situated on a hilltop with a view of the Brunei River. It is close to the Kota Batu archaeological site and the royal graves of Sultan Sharif Ali and Sultan Bolkiah.

The museum was founded in 1965 and was originally housed in the capital's Administrative Center (later known as the Town of Brunei). The decision was therefore made to relocate to a permanent location in Kota Batu. The new structure was started in 1968 and finished in 1970 at a cost of $ 4.39 million at the time.

There are many galleries at the museum, including an Islamic art gallery, a natural history gallery, and a hall for temporary exhibitions. The history gallery is a museum dedicated to Southeast Asian history dating back to the 16th century Spanish and Portuguese rule. The history gallery also includes exhibits about Negara Darussalam's ancient past as well as the most recent time. Traditional life models from several local villages, as well as the natural history of the region's flora and animals, are on display.

Since 2014, the Brunei Museum has been closed due to structural repairs prompted by a significant termite infestation. The shutdown also paves the way for improvements, such as a makeover of the interior and displays, the addition of greater interaction and current technology, and the creation of an open concept showroom. In late 2020, it was reopened to serve visitors.

Operating hours: Saturday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m,

Friday: 9:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m; 2:30 p.m – 5:00 p.m

Address: Simpang 482, Kampung Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan