Keningau Heritage Museum, Heritage museum in Keningau, Malaysia
The Keningau Heritage Museum occupies a former British government residence and displays traditional tools, handwoven textiles, musical instruments, and farming implements from the region. The exhibits also cover local zoology, plant knowledge, and Islamic heritage.
The building was constructed as a government rest house in 1946 during British Crown Colony administration. It later became a museum to preserve and present the region's heritage.
Exhibitions feature the daily life of indigenous communities through handwoven textiles, traditional instruments, and objects that reveal how people worked and lived together. These displays show practices and skills that remain meaningful to local residents today.
The museum is easy to explore on foot, with clear signage throughout the building and well-organized rooms. Morning visits are quieter and offer better lighting for viewing the displays.
The Keningau Oath Stone, a sacred stone with deep meaning for the region, was relocated to the museum grounds in 2018. This stone holds significance as a symbol of local identity and heritage for the communities here.
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