Labuan Marine Museum, Malaysia


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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