Sarawak Museum
Kuching, Malaysia
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- Museum in Kuching, Malaysia
Visitor information
- Address: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Taman Budaya, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
- Phone: +60 82-548 181
- Official website: http://museum.sarawak.gov.my/
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Which is the largest museum in Sarawak?
The Borneo Cultures Museum (Malay: Muzium Budaya Borneo ) is a museum located in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is the largest museum in Malaysia and the second largest in Southeast Asia.
What is Sarawak famous for?
What is Sarawak famous for? Sarawak is known for its rich cultural diversity, traditional longhouses, stunning rainforests, unique wildlife (like orangutans and proboscis monkeys), caves (like Mulu), and vibrant festivals such as the Rainforest World Music Festival.
How much does it cost to enter Muzium Sarawak?
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Why is Sarawak called Sarawak?
A popular alternative explanation is that it is a contraction of the four Malay words Pangeran Muda Hashim (the Sultan of Brunei's uncle) purportedly uttered when he gave Sarawak to James Brooke, an English explorer, in 1841: "Saya serah pada awak" ("I surrender it to you").
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