🏛️✨ Dive into Sabah’s Rich Heritage at the Sabah Museum – A Cultural Treasure Trove! 🌿🐘

#kotakinabalutrip *"Where history, nature, and tradition come alive under one roof!"* --- ### **📍 Location:** Sabah Museum Complex, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia ### **🕒 Opening Hours:** - **9:00 AM – 5:00 PM** (Daily) - *Closed on Fridays & Public Holidays* ### **🎟️ Entrance Fee:** - **RM2** (Malaysian Adults) | **RM15** (Foreign Visitors) - Discounts for students, children & seniors --- ### **🌟 Why Visit?** ✅ **Ethnographic Exhibits** – Discover Sabah’s diverse indigenous cultures, from the **Kadazan-Dusun** to the **Bajau sea nomads**. ✅ **Natural History Gallery** – Fossils, wildlife dioramas & a peek into Borneo’s ancient rainforests. ✅ **Heritage Village** – A stunning **open-air museum** with traditional houses like the **Murut longhouse** & **Rungus bamboo home**. ✅ **Science & Ceramics Gallery** – Ancient pottery, trade relics & colonial-era artifacts. ✅ **Majestic Whale Skeleton** – A **rare exhibit** of a massive sperm whale! --- ### **👍 The Good:** ✔ Affordable & educational for families ✔ Well-preserved cultural artifacts ✔ Scenic walk through the Heritage Village ✔ Great for history buffs & Instagrammers ### **👎 The Not-So-Good:** ✖ Some exhibits feel slightly dated ✖ Limited English descriptions in certain sections ✖ Can get hot in the outdoor areas --- ### **💡 Pro Tips:** - **Combine your visit** with the **Sabah Art Gallery** (next door). - **Best time to go?** Mornings (before crowds & afternoon heat). - **Photography lovers:** The Heritage Village is super **Instagram-worthy**! --- ### **Final Rating: 4.2/5 ⭐** *A must-visit for culture lovers, but could use a little modernization.* **📸 Love history? Don’t miss the nearby **Atkinson Clock Tower** or **Mari Mari Cultural Village** for a deeper dive into Sabah’s past!**