Borneo Cultures Museum: Largest Museum in Malaysia (Best Sarawak Guide)

The 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.

When should you visit Borneo Cultures Museum?

Borneo Cultures Museum (Kuching, Sarawak) Opening Hours :-

Monday – Friday (9am – 4.45pm)

Weekends & Public Holidays (9.30am – 4.30pm)

Borneo Cultures Museum Opening Hours – Largest Museum, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Entrance Fees to Borneo Cultures Museum

Sarawakian

12 Years Old & Below – Free
13 – 17 Years Old & Student With ID – RM 5
18 – 60 Years Old (Adult) – RM 10
61 Years Old & Above (Senior Citizen) – RM 5
Disabled Person – Free
Group of 10 or more persons – RM 8/per person
Annual Pass – RM 100

Non – Sarawakian

12 Years Old & Below – Free
13 – 17 Years Old & Student With ID – RM 5
18 – 60 Years Old (Adult) – RM 20
61 Years Old & Above (Senior Citizen) – RM 10
Disabled Person – Free
Group of 10 or more persons – RM 16/per person
Annual Pass – RM 100

Foreigner

12 Years Old & Below – RM 20
13 – 17 Years Old & Student With ID – RM 25
18 – 60 Years Old (Adult) – RM 50
61 Years Old & Above (Senior Citizen) – RM 25
Disabled Person – Free
Group of 10 or more persons – RM 40/per person
Annual Pass – RM 100

Starting from 1st August 2022, the Borneo Cultures Museum will be charging an admission fee to all visitors. At the present moment, you can only purchase tickets at the counter, so plan ahead to avoid any inconvenience.

Entrance fee to Malaysia’s Largest Museum – Borneo Cultures Museum, Kuching, Sarawak

Best view in Kuching – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Scenic view from Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

How to visit Borneo Cultures Museum?

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. Click here to get directions to Borneo Cultures Museum.

So getting that out of the way, let’s find out what you can discover at Borneo Cultures Museum – Kuching, Sarawak?

1. Level 1 – (Lobby, Auditorium, Restaurant & Gift Shop)

Collect your visitor pass to enter the museum at the reception counter before making your way to the galleries from Level 2 – 5. The auditorium and function rooms are also available on this level to host any major functions and events. Once you are done with your museum visit, you can check out the gift shop here or dine at any of the restaurants here.

Entrance of Borneo Cultures Museum – Sarawak

Visitor Pass/Tickets – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

2. Level 2 – (Children’s Gallery and the Arts and Crafts Gallery)

On the second level, you can discover the Children’s Gallery and the Arts and Crafts Gallery. Here the galleries focuses on the preservation and conservation efforts to keep the rivers clean. With the theme of ‘Love Our Rivers’, the galleries use interactive learning and games to build interest and awareness in the younger generation. There is also a playground and a lounge area for kids and parents to relax.

Level 2 – (Children’s Gallery and the Arts and Crafts Gallery) Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Gallery – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Immersive boat ride – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

River Junk Mountain – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Sarawak River – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Using river waste to create a band – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Lounge – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

3. Level 3 – (In Harmony With Nature)

Being the largest gallery of the museum, the third level’s theme ‘In Harmony With Nature’, features the relationship the Borneo people have with mother nature. Here, you can see how the locals used to live, learn about their traditions and customs, and discover the multisensory and immersive experiences in the exhibition.

Level 3 – (In Harmony With Nature) Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

In Harmony With Nature Gallery – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Beautiful lantern – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Boat Festivals – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Fishing equipment – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Learning about the sea – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Antique brassware and ceramics – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Crocodile wood carvings – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Unique handcrafted items – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Burial Pole (Kelindieng) – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Replica of a crocodile – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Traditional equipment – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Melanau Hanging Coffin – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Watching a show on the Borneo Rainforest – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Traditional costumes – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Belian Housepost – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Head Hunting equipment – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Traditional house – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Hornbill dance costume – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Indigenous peoples- Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Water buffalo – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Highlands Longhouse – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Trees of Life – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

4. Level 4 – (Time Changes)

On fourth level, you will be able to visit the ‘Time Changes’ exhibition which focuses mainly on the historical background of the archaeological discoveries and findings in Sarawak. This gallery compromises of 4 sections; Cave Discoveries, Borneo and Empires, The Making of Sarawak and Sarawak in Motion.

Level 4 – (Time Changes) Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Time Changes – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

The Niah Lady – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Ancient Ornaments – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Earthenware Mortuary Practices – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Iban War Boat – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Administration change – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Sarawak Map – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

The Ship’s Wheel – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Unique door – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Sarawak Proclamation – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Uprising of Sarawak people – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

5. Level 5 – (Objects of Desire)

Located on the fifth and highest level of the museum is the ‘Objects of Desire’ gallery, which is one of the most visited galleries here. This gallery focuses more on the unique artistic designs of the artefacts which is thought to possess supernatural powers and also signify ones status the community.

Level 5 – (Objects of Desire) Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Objects of Desire Gallery – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Wood carvings – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Wooden Idol and Baby Carrier – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Tribal Masks – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Priceless Gongs – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Gold Bracelets – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Melanau Wedding Attire – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Colourful and vibrant designs – Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak

Have any experience or tips on visiting Borneo Cultures Museum? Or are you planning a trip soon? Let us know and share your thoughts and questions in the comments section. We’d love to hear from you!

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