Location: Kuching
Top Things to do in Kuching
Top 10 Museums in Kuching, Sarawak
Kuching is a fine choice for an enriching vacation that's as packed with learning as it is leisure. Its many museums and impressive planetarium will enthrall even the tiniest travelers, and a quick climb to the top of the Kuching Civic Center will reward you with jaw-dropping 360-degree views. Grab a snack from a stall on the bustling waterfront, and don't miss the absolutely massive Sunday market, which is an electric experience for shoppers, vendors, and observers.
Restaurants in Kuching
1. Urang Sarawak: Pameran Tentang Kita
Overall Ratings
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.
2. 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.
3. Johns Gallery
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
We offer local handicrafts and carvings made from Ironwood, pua kumbu textiles and teak furniture of the finest grade. Made with love and skill, we proudly present products ranging from home display items, souvenirs and unique gifts from Borneo you can take back to gift your loved ones. Please do like our Facebook page: Johns Gallery for more info and updates! We appreciate our visitors' review on our Facebook page as well! :)
Reviewed By AndyIsobel - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Very knowledgeable staff...some brilliant furniture in this shop that they will ship. We came away with a cabin bag sized item!
4. The Ranee Museum
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
A mini-museum exploring the life, legend and legacy of Margaret De Windt, who, aged 19, married the second Rajah of Sarawak and embraced a new life as queen of this remarkable kingdom.
Reviewed By 0Pete_23 - Dartford, United Kingdom
Until we visited Kuching we knew nothing of the Brooke families influence on the area. This exhibition located at the old Court House gave us an in site into the wife of the second White Raja and her personal contribution to the local area. A well laid out exhibition.
5. Sarawak Museum
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4.0 based on 814 reviews
Nature studies, tradition and local craftsmanship come together in this 1891 museum.
Reviewed By TeraIbrahim - Canillo, Andorra
The Sarawak museum was on renovation when we went, but the Urang Sarawak exhibition was open. It was so informative and retails, from ethnics migration to current Malaysia, if you are planning to learn the history and culture or doing research on this topic, this is the place for sure. Free entry some more!
6. Chinese Museum
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4.0 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By AnonNightshade - Perth, Australia
The heritage seen in this is incredible. The only problem is when you go in large groups, there are small walkways that cause congestion. Other than that I found it ???? ????. I found it interesting to learn the origins of the Chinese family names and the diverse types of people in Sarawak.
7. Kuching Mosque
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4.0 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By andiandiaan - Pontianak, Indonesia
After strolling around since morning, we decided to come here to rest and have our afternoon pray. Its so breezy because it resides right on the side of the Kuching River
8. Textile Museum
9. Islamic Museum
10. The Tun Jugah Foundation
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Brian_de_Kilburn - London, United Kingdom
Tun Jugah was a distinguished politician after WW2 and was from the Iban tribe. The foundation displays local crafts, including tribal weaving. You can actually watch textiles being made, and ask about how they (all women when I was there) do it. It is amazing how they keep the design in their heads when the process of creating them is so complicated. Absolutely worth a trip.
