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The Brunei
Museum was established in 1965 and was in housed at the Civic
Centre, in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Following the government approval for a building of its
own, a location was selected for the museum, on a historical
site, at Kota Batu about 5km from Bandar Seri Begawan.
The Construction of the building commenced in 1968 and
was completed in 1970. It
was officially opened on February 29, 1972 by Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II of England.
The imposing
building stands on a hill top commanding a picturesque view of
the Brunei River. Its
ornate engraving and patterns are based on traditional Malay
designs inspired by the Tomb of Sultan Bolkiah, the Fifth Ruler
(1473-1521 A.D.) of the Brunei Sultanate. Exhibits of artifacts and specimens demonstrate the research
interest of Museum staff in such diverse areas as Archaeology,
Ethnography, History and Natural History.
As a cultural and educational showcase for Brunei
Darussalam, the Brunei Museum attracts both local and foreign
visitors.
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