Highlights of the museum include the tribal dwellings of the Heritage Village—which include Kadazan bamboo houses and Chinese farmhouses set on a lily-pad-covered lake—and a whale skeleton.
Explore the museum as part of a Kota Kinabalu sightseeing tour, which typically last half a day and covers top city sights such as the Signal Hill Observatory Platform, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, and Sabah State Mosque. For a more personalized experience, opt for a small group or private excursion.
The Sabah Museum is located off Jalan Penampang, opposite the Secretariat Building and approximately 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from Kota Kinabalu’s city center. It can be easily reached by taxi or by taking the number 13 bus from the city center.
Sabah Museum (Sabah State Museum) is open daily. Most visitors find that around one hour is ample time to enjoy all of the museum’s exhibits.
Though most famous for its natural attractions, Kota Kinabalu still boasts a great selection of cultural attractions. Top picks include the Museum of Islamic Civilization, which is dedicated to Muslim culture throughout the ages and features several ancient Korans and maps, and the Aquarium and Marine Museum, which exhibits the diverse marine life of Borneo.