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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
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,
speci cally on the background and genealogies
of the Sultans of Brunei.
Opening hours:
Tue, Wed, Thurs and Sat: 8am – 12 noon,
2 – 4pm
Mon and Fri: Closed
Sun: 9am – 12pm
Brunei Arts and Handicraft
Training Centre
Set up to preserve Bruneian traditional arts and
handicraft, the centrewas rst 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
carvedwood items. Thosewho are interestedmay also
learn traditional arts and handicraft practices through
courses offered by the centre.
Opening hours:
Sat to Thurs: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 11:30am and 2pm – 5pm
Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah