Museums and Cultural Sights in Borneo

Sarawak Cultural Village

This living museum showcases the culture and lifestyles of Sarawak. Visitors can explore traditional farming and music houses while observing local handicrafts.

Mari Mari Cultural Village

This cultural village introduces visitors to the traditional lifestyles and heritage of five distinct Sabah ethnic groups.

Sarawak State Museum

Borneo's oldest museum was founded in 1888 and opened in 1891 in a purpose-built building in Kuching.

Fort Margherita

Constructed in 1879 by Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, this historic fort stands in Kuching.

Fort Sylvia

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Brunei Museum

Located in Kota Batu in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, this institution serves as the national museum of Brunei.

Sarawak Textile Museum

Housed in a colonial building, this museum displays an extensive collection of traditional textiles and clothing from Sarawak.

Malay Technology Museum

This ethnographic museum highlights the traditional heritage and technical skills of Brunei's indigenous groups, featuring water village architecture, traditional handicrafts, and inland technologies.

Dahor Heritage Balikpapan

Sabah Bajau Sama Cultural Centre

Miri

Miri is a coastal city in north-eastern Sarawak, Malaysia, located near the border of Brunei, on the island of Borneo.

Equator Monument

Located directly on the equator in Pontianak, Indonesia, this landmark marks the division between the northern and southern hemispheres.