City: Sarawak
Top Things to do in Sarawak
Things to do in Sarawak, Malaysia: The Best History Museums
Sarawak (/səˈrɑːwɒk/; Malay: [saˈrawaʔ]) is a state of Malaysia. Being the largest among 13 other states with the size almost equal to West Malaysia, Sarawak is located in northwest Borneo Island, Sarawak is bordered by the Malaysian state of Sabah to the northeast, Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, to the south, and the independent country of Brunei in the north. The capital city, Kuching, is the economic centre of the state and seat of the Sarawak state government. Other cities and towns in Sarawak include Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu. As of the 2015 census, the population of Sarawak was 2,636,000. Sarawak has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. It has several prominent cave systems at Gunung Mulu National Park. Rajang River is the longest river in Malaysia; Bakun Dam, one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia, is located on one of its tributaries, the Balui River. Mount Murud is the highest point in Sarawak.
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1. Sapan Puloh
2. Urang Sarawak: Pameran Tentang Kita
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Urang Sarawak. An Exhibition about US Venue: (former) Art Museum building, Kuching The exhibition provides for local and international visitors an insight and understanding of the social history and political development of Sarawak within the wider context of Borneo and Malaysia in an attractive and engaging manner. The exhibition wants to inspire visitors to make lateral connections between events throughout Sarawak’s history. The exhibition is divided according to two main themes: 1) Peoples and Culture: includes demographic information about Sarawak’s diverse ethnic groups and their spiritual beliefs. 2) The Journey of Sarawak: covers the political development of Sarawak from the Brooke era to the formation of Malaysia with a section specially dedicated to living in Sarawak today.
3. The Brooke Gallery
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4.5 based on 175 reviews
Open from 24th September 2016, the 175th anniversary of the founding of the State of Sarawak, the Brooke Gallery tells the story of one of the most remarkable kingdoms in history: Sarawak and its 'White Rajahs'. In the 1830s Sarawak, a province of the once-mighty Sultanate of Brunei in north-west Borneo, was ravaged by piratical raiding and rebellion against Brunei rule. Inspired by stories of its natural wonders and diverse indigenous cultures, a bold English adventurer, James Brooke, arrived on its shores in his yacht, Royalist, in August 1839. He was to forge a unique bond with its peoples and together they built the foundations of today's Sarawak. The displays focus on the people, places and events that have shaped the state. They take us on a journey through a century of 'White Rajah' rule that began in September 1841, was shattered by the Japanese invasion of December 1941 and ended in July 1946 with Sarawak's annexation as a British Crown Colony. The subsequent move towards political independence culminated in Sarawak's part in forming the Federation of Malaysia in September 1963.
Reviewed By JohnB16032
Great museum and historical building. Take about 1.5 hours to read and understand the fascinating history of Borneo. Good mix of artifacts and documents. Well worth the 20RM entry.
4. Sibu Heritage Centre
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4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By AdrianaW112 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We love the heritage centre. They have very interesting information about Sibu and the citizens. You can see complete information about al the different cultures and the history till now. We learn a lot from this visit and the entree is free! The visitors information centre is downstairs.
5. Textile Museum
6. Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Isaactanyl
It’s rare to find such a collection of antique medical equipment and a detailed description of the healthcare in rural sarawak preserved so well. And it’s free! The staff are extremely helpful and informative, providing a nice guided tour. Highly recommended for the medical staff of all backgrounds.
7. Fort Margherita
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4.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By catherinemac24 - George Town, Malaysia
The fort has been beautifully restored and wonderfully curated to tell the story of the first two “white rajahs”, James And Charles Brooke, in particular. It does go on until the cessation post WWII as well. Entry is 20 ringgit for adult foreigners, but you can have local rate of 10 if you’re living/working in Malaysia. Easiest way to get there is using the river boat and then walking up through the kampong for 10 minutes.
