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Balai Khazanah Islam
Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah
Located at Jalan Pengiran Babu Raja,
Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji
Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) features
galleries that display Islamic artefacts and
manuscripts, embodying His Majesty’s
wish to preserve the treasure of Islamic
knowledge and heritage. Following its
temporary closure, BKISHHB was re-
opened on December 12, 2022. There
are nine exhibition galleries including
‘Kebestarian Raja’, ‘Mushaf’, ‘Rambut
Mulia Rasulullah SAW’, ‘Athar Sahabat’,
‘Warisan Ilmu 1’, ‘Warisan Ilmu 2’, ‘Tanda-
tanda Kebesaran Allah’, ‘Astronomi dan
Kesenian Islam’, and ‘Tongkat dan Tasbih’
.
Opening hours:
Sat to Thurs: 9am – 5pm
Fri: Closed
Brunei History Centre
First opened 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. Featuring the
Borneo Manuscripts Gallery, the Ancient
Brunei History Gallery, the Brunei Golden
Age Gallery and Constitution Gallery
among others for those who want to
learn about the rich history of Brunei.
Opening hours:
Mon to Thurs and Sat: 8am – 4pm
Fri: Closed
Sun: 8am - noon
Brunei Arts and
Handicrafts 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
Handicrafts Training Centre displays
various items such as hand-woven
baskets, silverware, brassware,
jong
sarat
and carved wood items. Visitors
may also learn traditional arts and
handicraft practices through courses
offered by the centre.
Opening hours:
Sat to Thurs and Sun: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 11am and 2pm - 5pm