A Must visit to Museums in Kuching, Malaysia

Posted by traveller on February 23rd, 2017

Are you having a taste for history? Or do you love taking a journey to the past? Here is a list of famous museums in Kuching that let you know the historical stories of the city. The finest collection of museums that shall make your visit to Kuching worthwhile.

Travel Suggestion: Travelling within Kuching is easily done by buses, as is common throughout Malaysia. Express buses plying to different cities are many in number and you can book your ticket simply via online, I would like to suggest redbus, for added convenience. This effortless online booking procedure saves you from hassles and also helps to get discounted bus tickets.

A mix of several different traditions and eras, the timeless charm of Kuching will mean that you can spend hours together ambling through its pretty lanes and roads. And when here, these three museums are a must visit:

Cat Museum: Yes, you read it right. This cat museum is one feline lovers will make their second home. Learn more about how cats have been portrayed in stamps and films, and how they have been represented in Malay culture. Your cat-loving soul will be well rejuvenated.

Ethnology Museum: All that you need to know about Borneo’s rich cultural history lies within this two storied museum. The Iban longhouse, masks and spears, Kenyah and Kayan murals are housed upstairs while the floor below is a natural history museum.

Sarawak Textile Museum: This museum does complete justice to traditional Sarawakian textiles—from Malay gold brocade, known as songket, ceremonial headdresses stitched in different patterns by the different groups of Iban, Penan and others.

Located just off the Kuching Esplanade, museums are accessible and well maintained. It highlights the struggles and lives of the early pioneers of Malaysia. These museums is a well worth a visit.