Chimney Museum, Labuan (Borneo)


Chimney Museum is a site museum which was erected above a former coal mine at Tanjung Kubong. This museum was established to preserve and disseminate knowledge on the history of coal mining in Labuan, particularly in the area of Tanjung Kubong and around Labuan in the years 1847 to 1911. There is also an on-site mysterious and historic monument known as the Chimney Tower, which was built during the coal mining heyday although the exact date of its construction remains uncertain. The Chimney Museum was officially opened on October 26, 2002.

Collections

The Chimney Museum displays a collection of 612 historical artifacts unearthed during conservation works and archaeological excavations at the Chimney site. These include the original bricks at Chimney; various types of coal mining equipment and items left behind by the miners as well as various archaeological findings unearthed in the vicinity of Tanjung Kubong. Also on display are the remaining structure of a train, which was used to transport coal and different types of coal found around Tanjung Kubong area.






Gallery

The exhibition was presented according to historical chronology and events with related artifacts for the visitors’ better understanding. The visitors can also explore a taste of atmosphere inside a coal mining tunnel through a special diorama. The exhibition’s segments are divided into; Tanjung Kubong’s early history; the history of coal mining and the Labuan Railway; the history of Chimney; Chimney through the centuries; conservation works and archaeological excavations at the Chimney site.

How to Get There

By taxi or public bus no. 6 from the town center, by car take the road from the town center heading towards Jalan Tun Mustapha and then onto Jalan Lubok Temiang. The Chimney Museum is approximately 3 km from the village of Lubok Temiang, located on Tanjung Kubong road.




Facilities

- Parking
- Prayer room
- Washroom
- Bus stop
- Guided tours (upon request)

Nearby Attractions

- Tanjung Aru Fishing Village
- Labuan Bird Park
- Tunnel sites of former coal mine
- Beaches such as Batu Manikar Beach, Pohon Batu Beach and Pancur Hitam Beach.

General Information

FREE ENTRANCE

Visiting Hours

8:30 am – 5:00 pm daily
Closed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha

Address

Chimney Museum,
Kg. Lubok Temiang,
Jalan Tanjung Purun,
87008 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan.
Tel. : 087 – 463 603
Fax. : 087 – 414 462



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