The Labuan
Marine Museum displays the richness of marine life in Borneo waters
particularly Labuan. Its main objective is to promote awareness and love for
our natural heritage so that this can be preserved for the continued enjoyment by
future generations.
The Labuan
Marine Museum is housed at the International Sea Sports Complex in a two-storey
building designed in the shape of a shell. The museum was officially opened on
January 26, 2003.
Collections
The Labuan
Marine Museum features a collection comprising 572 marine specimens and
contemporary items such as fishing, diving and oceanography equipment. The
Museum’s main attraction is the 100 years old skeleton of a baby Indian Fin
Whale, which is 42 feet long and a preserved Dugong. This marine mammal was
found stranded on Papan Island, one of the small island off the coast of the
Federal Territory of Labuan.
Gallery
The ship-like
designed gallery is made up of the ground and the first floor.
The ground floor
gallery is divided into four sections; Marine Life; Shipwreck; Reef; and the
Mangrove section that features habitats found in the mangrove areas showcased
in the form of a diorama. This gallery houses 14 aquaria of varying sizes and a
‘touch pool’ that offers visitors the opportunity to touch all kinds of marine
life.
The first floor
features the habitats of various ocean species, traditional fishing equipment
and traps as well as diving gear. There are also four aquaria showcasing coral
life and two reading corners for public.
How to Get There
By Taxi: 10 minutes’
drive from both the Waterfront and Sheraton Hotels
By Bus: bus No.
1
Facilities
- Parking
- Washroom
- Prayer room
- Food stalls
- Souvenir shops
- Labuan Marine
Centre
- Guided tours
(upon request)
Nearby
Attractions
- Labuan Clock
Tower
- Tanjung Purun
Beach
- Labuan
Botanical Garden
- Sawangan Cina
Beach
General
Information
FREE ENTRANCE
Visiting Hours
9:00 am – 5:00
pm daily.
Closed on the
first day of Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha.
Address
Labuan Marine
Museum,
Labuan
International Sea Sport Complex,
Jalan Tanjung
Purun,
87008 WP Labuan.
Tel. : 087
- 425 927 / 414 135
http://www.jmm.gov.my/ms/museum/muzium-marin-labuan
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