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Balai Khazanah Islam
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
On October 12, 2019, His Majesty consented to
name the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Islamic
Exhibition Hall as Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan
Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Located at Jalan Pengiran
Babu Raja in Bandar Seri Begawan, the complex
features galleries that display Islamic artefacts
and manuscripts, embodying His Majesty’s wish
to preserve the treasure of Islamic knowledge and
heritage.
Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah is currently closed until further
notice.
The Brunei History Centre
Inaugurated in 1982, The Brunei History Centre is
situated right next to the Royal Regalia Museum. 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 – 4:15pm
Fri: 8:30am – 11:30am and 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Sun: Closed
Brunei Arts and Handicraft Training Centre
Set up to preserve Bruneian traditional arts and
handicraft, the centre was first established in
1975 and then moved to its current location at
Jalan Residency along Brunei River. The Brunei
Arts and Handicraft Training 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 offered by the centre.
Opening hours:
Mon to Thurs and Sun: 7:45am – 5pm
Fri: 7:45am – 11:30am and 2:30pm – 5pm
Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
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. As part of the 10
th
National
Development Plan, the museum 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. The
exhibition includes more than 13,000 porcelain
artefacts as well as Pulau Terendak, an island
unearthed at Kota Batu’s archaeological site.
Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah