Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum

The Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum is housed in a ship-shaped building and focuses on marine history and the region's trading routes. Inside, it displays artifacts from an ancient shipwreck, rotating exhibitions, and information about historical shipping lanes.

The museum's foundation grew from the recovery of artifacts from a shipwreck dating to the 15th century, which revealed information about maritime trade activity of that era. The institution developed to make these maritime discoveries accessible to the public.

The galleries display ceramics and glass bracelets from a sunken merchant ship's cargo that highlight the region's economic role in past trade networks. These artifacts come from different Chinese regions and show the strong maritime connections that once existed across the sea.

The museum is located in the Kampong Kota Batu area and is easy to find; the ship-shaped building stands out clearly from the street. Visitors should check which galleries are open on their visit day, as not all sections are available every day.

Among the recovered items are granite mortars and pestles, showing that the ships carried everyday objects alongside luxury goods. These practical tools offer insight into the daily lives of merchants traveling these routes centuries ago.

Location: Kampong Kota Batu

Location: Bandar Seri Begawan

Inception: March 23, 2015

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Jalan Muzium Teknologi Melayu

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

GPS coordinates: 4.88186,114.96858

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44