Monday
9am - 5pm
Explore Brunei’s ancient maritime heritage at the Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum, where centuries-old artifacts and the breathtaking remains of a 15th-century shipwreck reveal the nation’s rich history in Southeast Asian trade and its enduring connection with the Maritime Silk Road.
The Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum, located on the historic banks of the Brunei River in Kota Batu, offers visitors an immersive journey into Brunei’s vital role in regional trade from the 14th to 17th centuries. Established in 2015, the museum features three main galleries, with its flagship display being the Brunei Shipwreck Gallery, which showcases over 13,000 artifacts, including ceramics from China, Vietnam, and Thailand recovered from a 15th-century shipwreck. This collection highlights Brunei’s prosperous trade relations with China and Southeast Asia and includes an exhibition on Kota Batu’s legacy as a bustling trading hub. The museum provides a rare glimpse into Brunei’s legacy as a vibrant center of maritime commerce and cultural exchange.
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Ticket Information
For Non-Residents:
For Residents:
The entrance fees for the three stated museums shall be exempted for non-residents from the following categories:
Proof of identity is mandatory to be shown to the staff on duty at the museums’ counters by foreign students and foreign workers residing in Brunei Darussalam prior to exemption from the entrance fees.
Additionally, visitors coming in large groups are advised to purchase the tickets prior to date of planned visit to the museums to ease their movements and comfort.
