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#1 Sibu Heritage Centre, Sibu

To learn about the various ethnic groups of Sarawak's Central Region, like Melanau or Iban, head to the heritage centre in Sibu. The centre’s museum is constantly updated with new exhibits, and you can find amazing displays of things like clay vases and Chinese porcelains.

Admission: Free

Address: 18, 2, Jalan Central, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak

Opening Hours: 8am-5pm daily (closed on Mondays)

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#2 The Grand Old Lady No.1, Miri

The Grand Old Lady No.1 is Miri’s very first oil well, which has been around since 1910. It’s located in front of the Petroleum Museum Sarawak, where admission is free. Learn about the state’s oil industry at the museum, and don’t miss the popular earthquake simulator. 

Admission: Free

Address: Canada Hill, Jalan Oil Well No. 1, 98000 Miri, Sarawak

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours (closed on Sarawak Day)

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#3 Pasar Serikin, Bau

For collectors of traditional souvenirs, you can find plenty of them at this open market located at the borders of Sarawak and Kalimantan (Indonesia). Stretching up to a kilometre long, some of the items you can find include rattan furniture, traditional medicine, costume jewellery, and traditional ethnic handicraft, clothing, and accessories.

Admission: Free

Address: Kampung Serikin Jagoi, 94000 Bau, Sarawak

Opening Hours: Open on weekends (Sat: 6am-6pm, Sun: 6am-12pm)

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#4 Textile Museum Sarawak, Kuching

This museum is perfect for fashion students and lovers to learn about the intricately woven local textiles and costumes of various Sarawak ethnic groups. See the process of making textiles from start to finish, like kain songket (Malay) and pua kumbu (Iban).

Admission: Free

Address: No. 5, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4.45pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-4.45pm

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#5 Cat Museum, Kuching

With roughly 4, 000 collections of all things cat, it’s hard for cat lovers to miss this adorably irresistible Cat Museum located in Kuching (which also means cat in Malay). Here, a huge range of cat-related souvenirs, arts, photos, and exhibitions can be found. While admission is free, there will be charges for taking photos or shooting videos in the museum.

Admission: Admission is free, but a fee of RM3 will be charged for taking photos, and RM5 for video cameras.

Address: Jalan Semariang, Bangunan DBKU, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak

Opening Hours: 9am-5pm daily

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#6 The Old Courthouse, Kuching

The colonial building used to be the Judicial Courts Complex. Now, it serves as the perfect place for architecture enthusiasts to explore the vicinity and for tourists to take a break at the chic new bar, fine dining restaurant, and café inside the building.

Admission: Free

Address: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak

Opening Hours: 9am-12am daily

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#7 The Astana, Kuching

Located on the north bank across the Sarawak River, The Astana is a palace and is the official residence of Sarawak’s Governor. Ride a boat in the evening; the palace serves as a majestic backdrop for your photos.

Admission: RM2/person

Address: Jalan Astana Lot, Kampung Istana, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak

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#8 The Brooke Gallery, Fort Margherita, Kuching

Built in 1879, Fort Margherita was constructed to fight off pirates near the Kuching’s river. In 2016, The Brooke’s Gallery was opened here, and it houses important historical arts, artefacts, and documents dating back to the era of the White Rajah. Do check out their website for admission fee details.

Address: Fort Margherita, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak

Opening Hours: 9am-4.45pm daily

#9 Semenggoh Nature Reserve, Siburan

Animal and nature lovers are recommended to visit the reserve located in Siburan. Join the orangutan feeding sessions in the morning, or discover exotic birds in the lush greenery. Do check out their website for admission fee details.

Address: Semenggoh Nature Reserve, 93250 Siburan, Sarawak

Opening Hours: 9am-4pm daily

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#10 Niah National Park, Miri

For the adventurous types, the cave and the long jungle walk at Niah National Park would be an amazing experience. The cave, which used to be a human settlement some 40, 000 years ago, is home to iron-age cave paintings and Palaeolithic and Neolithic burial sites. 

Admission: RM10 (adults), RM5 (children)

Address: Batu Niah, 98200 Miri, Sarawak

Opening Hours: 8am-5pm daily

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