Sarawak Textile Museum — Attraction in Sarawak

The textile museum showcases authentic textiles made by the main ethnic communities of Sarawak. Visitors follow an exhibition flow of how a finished product such as weaving came about. Also on display are contemporary work of designs based on traditional weaving and design techniques. Traditional costumes and fashion accessories used in ceremonies are also on display.

The architecture is an attraction in itself. It is a combination of English renaissance and colonial theme. Rectangular in structure, the Pavilion Building as it is known, was first constructed in 1907 a medical center. The 3-storey building later became the headquarter of the State Education department. The museum opened n August 2005.

TIP: Give yourself at least an hour to time your visit with the closing hour.

Opening hour: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.45 pm Saturday & Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

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I just got mugged right in front of the entrance last night. A theft robbed my phone and ran away. I went back to the museum this morning in the hope to find some evidence with the CCTV there. Unfortunately the CCTV has stopped working for a long time according to the management. The security guards even told me that they have heard a few similar cases have happened there before. Somebody's motorbike almost got stolen there too. Hence, be careful when you're around the area as it is not...

Love history? Well, i guess you would like to visit this museum. However, there are lots of mannequins with different unique clothes. But, i dont really like the lighting there and the staircase. It's because the lighting is to dim and the staircase is really old, you should be careful when going up and down the stair. I dont really think the staircase is safe for...