🕌 Sarawak Islamic Heritage Museum: A Backpacker’s Guide to Borneo’s Spiritual Gem!

#kuchingitinerary Why This Museum is UNIQUE: ✅ Housed in a 1930s palace – Once home to Sarawak’s royal family 👑 ✅ 1,000+ artifacts – From ancient Qurans to ceremonial kris daggers ✅ Cool oasis – Air-conditioned escape from Kuching’s heat ❄️ ✅ Free entry – Rare for such a quality museum! My Pro Tips (From a Recent Visit): 🕙 Weekday mornings – You’ll have the place to yourself 👗 Modest dress – Cover shoulders/knees (free robes available) 📸 Photo permit needed – Ask politely at reception (RM5 fee) 🕌 Combine with: Nearby Kuching City Mosque Must-See Exhibits: 1️⃣ Royal Quran Collection – Handwritten 18th-century manuscripts 2️⃣ Hajj Gallery – Interactive Makkah pilgrimage display 3️⃣ Islamic Architecture – Mini models of global mosques 4️⃣ Weaponry Section – Ornate keris with Arabic inscriptions How to Get There: 📍 Location: Jalan P. Ramlee (next to Reservoir Park) 🚶 From Waterfront: 20-min walk through Chinatown 🚗 Grab: ~RM8 from city center Entry Fee: FREE (donations welcome) Time Needed: 1-1.5 hours Perfect For: Culture lovers & history buffs Pro Tip: The hidden courtyard has a stunning mosaic fountain – perfect quiet spot! #heritagevibes – Tag your most artistic finds! 📸 P.S. Check out the wooden mihrab (prayer niche) from 1820 – it survived WWII! ✨