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
