Chinese History Museum

The Chinese History Museum is a building at Kuching Waterfront that displays photographs, documents, and artifacts about the history of Chinese communities in Sarawak. The collection spans several gallery spaces, each focused on different periods and aspects of these communities' development.

The building was constructed in 1912 as a courthouse for Chinese residents and became the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in 1921. This transition reflects how the role of Chinese communities evolved within the city's economy.

The museum displays traditional items and daily life objects from various Chinese clans who settled in Sarawak. Visitors can see how these communities celebrated their festivals and organized their everyday lives.

The museum opens on weekdays and weekends at different times and has no entrance fee. Its location on the waterfront makes it easy to reach on foot and close to other nearby attractions.

The exhibitions contain merchant trading materials and business documents that demonstrate the economic influence of Chinese settlers. These records show how deeply these communities shaped the commercial development of the city.

Location: Kuching

Inception: 1912

GPS coordinates: 1.55767,110.34875

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08