Housed in a pre-war colonial building along the waterfront, the Labuan Museum provides a detailed insight into the culture and history of the island.
The ground floor features exhibits that take visitors on an interesting journey from the prehistoric era, to the Brunei Sultanate, British colonial days, declaration of Independence and establishment of Labuan as a federal territory.
The top floor showcases the cultures and traditions of the island’s main communities, namely the Brunei-Malays, Kadazan-Dusuns, Indians, Sikhs, Kadayans and Chinese.
History Square
Overlooking Labuan Museum is the History Square. Over here, four Flame of the Forest trees stand on the four corners of the square. These trees were planted by the Malay, Chinese, Indian and European communities in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
There are also several plaques in History Square commemorating important events throughout Labuan’s history, such as the:
• 1846 handover of the island from the Brunei Sultanate to the British;
• change of name for Labuan to Maidashima during the Japanese ruling in 1943;
• memorial for General Maida, who perished in an air crash in 1943; and
• landing of the Australian 9th Division in Labuan in June 1945, marking the start of the liberation of Borneo.
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Visitor information
The Labuan Museum is located on Jalan Dewan, just behind Labuan Walk.
It is open daily from 9.00am till 5.00pm except on Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Entry is free.
Telephone: +6087 414 135