Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum was established by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah on 23rd march, 2015 in order to preserve the Brunei’s maritime history through artifacts. Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum is located at Kota Batu, Brunei. Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum comprises of three galleries of which two are permanent and one is temporary. As a cost of five million in Brunei dollars the construction work of the Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum was began on 2006 and ends on 2008.
Mission of this museum is “to protect the Brunei’s maritime history through antiquities that represents the act of Brunei as a centre of Trade and settlement”
The first gallery is called as “Brunei Shipwreck” which display the collection of 13,500 artifacts recovered from Brunei shipwreck in 1997. Furthermore artifacts in this gallery display the role of country’s maritime trading with foreign countries during late 15th century and early 16th century.
The second gallery is called by “Kota Batu as a Trading centre”. Artifacts in this gallery represent Kota Batu as a main centre of human activities and as capital of Brunei during 14th and 17th centuries. It also displays the expansion of trade route of Brunei with foreign countries through Terindak Island.
As the third gallery as temporary gallery displays the ‘Maritime Silk Route’ of Quanzhou Maritime Museum’s in 2015. It represents the close trade link between Brunei and China existed as early as 2,000 years ago.
On time to visit the Museum, hand bags and phones are not allowed. Lockers are provided separately to keep your items safe. Outerdoor space of the museum gives the stunning views of the sea.
Website: http://www.museums.gov.bn/Bangunan%20dan%20Galeri/Muzium%20Maritim.aspx
Address:
Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
Simpang 482, Mukim Kota Batu
Bandar Seri Begawan
Phone: +673 224 0083
Opening Hours:
Saturday to Thursday – 9 am to 5 pm (Normal days)
Saturday to Thursday – 9 am to 3 pm (Ramadhan Month)