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Borneo Cultures Museum

Kuching, Malaysia

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Borneo Cultures Museum

Five-storey museum in central Kuching on the peoples, history and crafts of Sarawak and Borneo. It opened recently, each level has its own theme, and one floor is for children.

Highlights

  • Children's gallery
  • Brooke-era history floor
  • Building with gold roof panels

Good to know

  • Foreigners pay RM50, locals less
  • Allow three to four hours

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