Sabah Museum

The Sabah Museum is the state museum of Sabah, set on 17 hectares at Bukit Istana Lama in Kota Kinabalu. Founded in 1965 in a shophouse on Gaya Street, it moved to this complex in 1984; besides the main building, whose galleries have been closed to visitors since September 2024, it has an Islamic civilisation museum, a locomotive gallery and a heritage village.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon09:00–17:00

Tue09:00–17:00

Wed09:00–17:00

Thu09:00–17:00

Fri09:00–17:00

Sat09:00–17:00

Sun09:00–17:00

Nearby

Sabah State Mosque

religious building

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Sabah Museum?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

Official site

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