Malay Technology Museum

The Malay Technology Museum (Malay: Muzium Teknologi Melayu) is a museum in Brunei. It is located in Kota Batu, a historic landmark. It first opened in 1988 and showcases displays of Brunei's indigenous people's traditional technology.

The museum sits in Kota Batu, a historic district in the capital that includes the Kota Batu archaeological site and the graves of Sultan Sharif Ali and Sultan Bolkiah, Brunei's 3rd and 5th rulers, respectively. The structure was provided by Royal Dutch Shell in conjunction with Brunei's independence in 1984. On February 29, 1988, King Hassanal Bolkiah declared it open.

There are three galleries in the museum: The Water Village Traditional House Gallery - depicts Kampong Ayer's traditional architecture. Traditional industries in Kampong Ayer like boat construction, roofing, gold refining, silver refining, copper casting, and fabric weaving are described in the Water Village Traditional Technology Gallery. The Traditional Inland Technologies gallery highlights the 'inland' people's traditional technologies, particularly those employed by the Kedayan, Dusun, and Murut ethnic groups.

The Malay Technology Museum provides insight into the lifestyles of Brunei's many ethnic groups. See how inhabitants in the country's water communities use their fishing, construction, and boat-building talents to survive. Inside the museum, figurines, mannequins, and antique tools offer a picture of a bygone period.

Operating hours: 08:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Sunday (Closed Friday)

Address: Simpang 482, Kampung Kota Batu, Brunei