Kota Kinabalu 3-day travel guide|Photography and diving
by AUBREY BOWEN
Jan 20, 2025
#kotakinabalutrip
*"Where history, nature, and tradition come alive under one roof!"*
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### **📍 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
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### **🌟 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!
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### **👍 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
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### **💡 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**!
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### **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!**
Post by SonnySideUp | Apr 23, 2025















