- Address: 482 Jln Kota Batu, Mukim Kota Batu, Brunei Darussalam;
- Phone: +673 224 0083;
- Operating time: Mon. - Th. and entirely. from 09: 0 to 16:30, Fri. 09-11: 30 and 14: 30-16: 30, Sat. 09: 45-16: 30.
As in any coastal country, in Brunei, people have long built new cities, developed economies and trade relations with neighboring countries, but also showed an active interest in the conquest of the enticing and recalcitrant sea. In Brunei there lived skilled shipbuilders and brave navigators. A lot of interesting things have survived since the era of great marine adventures, among which are the personal belongings of seasoned sailors and large-scale expositions, including various boats, fragments of complex water structures. All of them are stored in the large Naval Museum of Brunei.
Features of the museum
Simply look at the building at Simpang 482 in Bandar Seri Begawan to unmistakably determine what is in front of you. The Maritime Museum of Brunei is built in the form of a huge ship. The roof resembles a beautiful multi-level deck, the side facade has a rounded shape of the stern, the outer trim is made of slabs simulating a tree - the material from which all ships used to be built. The building has very few windows, most of them are decorated in the form of small cabin windows.
All expositions in the Maritime Museum of Brunei are divided into thematic blocks and exhibited in chronological order. Following all the halls, you will pass the maritime history of Brunei, where everything happened: the joy of the great discoveries of local explorers, tragic shipwrecks and brave sea battles.
The Maritime Museum of Brunei is especially worth a visit to tourists with children. They will come to full delight from this adventure exciting atmosphere. Adults also learn a lot of new and interesting things. Near the museum there is a large parking lot, as well as several places where you can have a snack after a busy excursion.
How to get there?
The Maritime Museum of Brunei is located in the southeast of the capital, in the Kota Batu area, almost on the banks of the Brunei River . You can get here from the airport by car in 25-30 minutes. The most convenient way to do this is by leaving Jalan Perdana Menteri, and then turning to Kebangsaan Rd. Moving east along the coast, you will soon get to Kota Batu.