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Brunei Arts and Handicraft
Training Centre
First established in 1975, the centre – which then
moved to its current location at Jalan Residency
along Brunei River – was set up to preserve
Bruneian traditional arts and handicraft. The
centre displays various items such as hand-woven
baskets, silverware, brassware, jong sarat and
carved wood items. Those who are interested may
also learn traditional arts and handicraft practices
through courses as offered by the centre.
Opening hours:
Mon to Thurs and Sun: 7:45am – 5pm
Fri: 7:45am – 11:30am and 2:30pm – 5pm
The Brunei History Centre
Inaugurated in 1982, The Brunei History Centre is
situated right next to the Royal Regalia Building. The
centre was set up to perform research pertaining to
the history of Brunei Darussalam, specifically on the
background and genealogies of the Sultans of Brunei.
Opening hours:
Mon to Thurs and Sat: 8:30am – 4:14pm
Fri: 8:30am – 11:30am and 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Sun: Closed
Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
The latest addition to Brunei’s collection of
museums is the Maritime Museum, opened
in 2015. Built on a 8.75-hectare land at a cost
of BND5 million, the front of the building was
designed to depict the front view of a ship. The
museum – part of the 10
th
National Development
Plan – aims to illustrate Brunei’s significant role as
a centre of maritime trade in ancient times.
The museum is home to three galleries, with the
main exhibition being the display of a shipwreck
believed to be from China found in 1997, which
includes more than 13,000 porcelain artefacts
and Pulau Terendak – an island unearthed at Kota
Batu’s archaeological site.
Opening hours:
Sat to Thurs: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 11:30am and 2:30pm – 5pm
The Floating Museum of Brunei
(Kampong Saba Museum)
Opened in 1960, this mini museum houses a
variety of artefacts including items from Japan’s
occupation of Brunei, Chinese antiquities from the
Ming and Sung dynasties, and a collection of old
currencies. Situated in Kampong Ayer, visitors
must ride water taxis to access the museum.
Opening hours:
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Tamoi Tengah Cultural Village
Located in the picturesque Kampong Tamoi Tengah
in Kampong Ayer, the cultural village lets guests
experience cultural shows and activities such as
bird watching and traditional fishing. The village’s
focal point is the ornately adorned 18
th
century
Brunei style house, embellished with traditional
finery and antiques dating back 300 years.
Kampong Ayer Cultural &
Tourism Gallery
Officiated in 2009, the BND3 million Kampong
Ayer Cultural & Tourism Gallery aims to highlight
Kampong Ayer’s history while preserving Brunei’s
heritage as well as bringing tourist traffic to
Kampong Ayer. The building houses five mini
galleries which illustrate Kampong Ayer’s history
and origin, with handicraft and relics from a bygone
era also on display.
Other features of the gallery include a multimedia
display showcasing information on various tourist
sites in Brunei, an audiovisual room which plays
archived footages of life in Kampong Ayer, a
souvenir shop selling traditional handicraft, an
observation tower allowing visitors a stunning
panoramic view of Kampong Ayer and the capital’s
skyline. The gallery is accessible by taking a water
taxi from the Royal Wharf.
Opening hours:
Mon to Sun (except Fri): 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 11:30am and 2:30pm – 5pm