Sibu Heritage Centre, Cultural museum in Sibu, Malaysia

The Sibu Heritage Centre is a multi-story building dedicated to exhibits about the peoples of central Sarawak. The rooms display old objects and photographs that document daily life and craftsmanship across different communities.

The building was constructed in 1963 to house the Sibu Municipal Council. The council moved out in 2002, leaving the building vacant until 2008. In 2010 the heritage centre was relocated there from the basement of the Sibu Civic Centre, and after renovation costing over MYR1.3 million it opened in 2011.

The Centre displays handcrafted items and everyday objects from communities across central Sarawak, including Chinese, Iban, Malay, and other groups. You can see things people once used and learn how different populations have coexisted in this region.

The Centre is open on weekdays, but you will need to contact ahead if you want to visit on weekends. Calling in advance helps ensure you can enter without surprises and get the most from your visit.

The centre occupies the former Sibu Municipal Council building, constructed in 1963; the council moved out in 2002 and the building stood vacant until 2008. The heritage centre moved here from the basement of the Sibu Civic Centre in 2010, after a renovation costing more than MYR1.3 million, and opened in 2011.