Chimney Museum, Historical mining museum in Kubong, Labuan, Malaysia
The Chimney Museum is a mining museum in Labuan built around a large brick tower. The tower was constructed during the colonial period using imported British bricks and stands as the museum's centerpiece, housing various exhibits about the region's mining past.
The museum documents coal mining activity that occurred from 1847 to 1911 under the British North Borneo Chartered Company. The tower was built during these mining boom years and reflects British colonial rule in the region.
The museum shows how coal mining shaped life in this region and what tools workers used every day. The displays give visitors a sense of how important this industry was for the island's economic development.
The museum is open daily from morning through late afternoon and offers free entry to all visitors. The site is fully accessible for people with mobility challenges, allowing everyone to move freely through all areas.
Multiple brick layers were found beneath the tower, suggesting the structure may have served for optical signaling to incoming ships. This dual purpose makes the building more than just a remnant of mining history.
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