TOURIST HOT SPOT: SABAH STATE MUSEUM AND HERITAGE VILLAGE

The Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village is filled with priceless historical value that would show you how the indigenous people in Sabah once live their life. Built in 1985, the museum complex now, is where the British North Borneo Governor's Istana were once standing tall and strong. 

The museum has been divided into several different parts, namely the Main Building, Science and Education Center, Heritage Village, Sabah Art Gallery and the Museum of Islamic Civilization. Visitors may see various galleries of ceramics and ethnography among many others. So, make sure to not miss any parts of the museum.

By visiting the museum, you can witness with your own eyes the beauty of the traditional weapons and costumes that the indigenous once wore, and still are wearing 'till today. Visitor can even enter and experience the different types of traditional houses of the indigenous group of Sabah in the Heritage Village on the Museum grounds, and join in the cultural activities held there.

But, be reminded that picture taking inside of the main museum building is strongly prohibited by the museum authorities.

Getting There

Take the No.13A bus towards Penampang or Donggongon from bus station in front of the Marina Court, just beside the Promenade Hotel. Do inform your stop to the driver or bus conductor (if there's any). After being dropped off a the bus stop nearby the museum, you will then have to walk up to the main building. Bus fare is RM1.00 while taxi fare is approximately RM15.00

Opening Hours

From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily

Admission fees 

Locals - RM2.00 

Foreigners - RM15.00 

Addtional Information 

Tel : 6 088-253199, 6 088-263551 

Fax : 6 088 240230 

Website : http://www.museum.sabah.gov.my 

Email : muzium.sabah@sabah.gov.my