Sabah State Museum

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Private Kota Kinabalu City Tour in Sabah
Tours • Sabah

Private Kota Kinabalu City Tour in Sabah

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
4.6 / 5
(98) • 1K+ booked
US$ 36.59
Desa Dairy Cattle Farm, ATV & Paragliding Day Tour in Ranau
Tours • Sabah

Desa Dairy Cattle Farm, ATV & Paragliding Day Tour in Ranau

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.3 / 5
(80) • 1K+ booked
US$ 77.40
Sunrise & Sunset Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience with Transfer
Water activities • Sabah

Sunrise & Sunset Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience with Transfer

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(211) • 4K+ booked
US$ 20.19
Sapi/Manukan/Mamutik Island Hopping with Tour Guide
Water activities • Sabah

Sapi/Manukan/Mamutik Island Hopping with Tour Guide

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English guided
Morning departure
4.4 / 5
(778) • 10K+ booked
US$ 80.25
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Sapi Island Snorkeling and Water Sports Experience
Water activities • Sabah

Sapi Island Snorkeling and Water Sports Experience

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Morning departure
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(14) • 200+ booked
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US$ 88.25
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Mengalum Island Snorkel & Sea Adventure from Kota Kinabalu
Water activities • Sabah

Mengalum Island Snorkel & Sea Adventure from Kota Kinabalu

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English guided
Morning departure
4.6 / 5
(397) • 6K+ booked
US$ 87.25
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Private 5-Star Premium White Sand Paradise Island Tour
Tours • Sabah

Private 5-Star Premium White Sand Paradise Island Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.7 / 5
(50) • 900+ booked
US$ 111.09
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Snorkeling Experience at Mamutik & Manukan Islands, Kota Kinabalu
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Water activities • Sabah

Snorkeling Experience at Mamutik & Manukan Islands, Kota Kinabalu

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English guided
Morning departure
4.7 / 5
(21) • 500+ booked
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US$ 42.80
Manukan + Mamutik Island Snorkeling and Water Sports Experience
Water activities • Sabah

Manukan + Mamutik Island Snorkeling and Water Sports Experience

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Morning departure
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(14) • 200+ booked
US$ 105.00
Kota Kinabalu Snorkeling Hopping Boat Tour With Optional Parasailing
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Water activities • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Snorkeling Hopping Boat Tour With Optional Parasailing

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English guided
Morning departure
4.5 / 5
(22) • 500+ booked
US$ 59.25
5 Hour Fun Fishing with Dining on Boat in Kota Kinabalu
Water activities • Sabah

5 Hour Fun Fishing with Dining on Boat in Kota Kinabalu

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English guided
Morning departure
4.6 / 5
(15) • 400+ booked
US$ 95.75
SUP Yoga Experience at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru in Sabah
Outdoor & sports activities • Sabah

SUP Yoga Experience at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru in Sabah

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Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
US$ 18.50

Where to stay in Sabah State Museum

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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4.7 / 5
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US$ 53.79
US$ 54.33
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Hotels • Sabah

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

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4.4 / 5
(21)
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US$ 43.04
The Klagan Hotel
Hotels • Sabah

The Klagan Hotel

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4.2 / 5
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US$ 40.56
US$ 40.96
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Hotels • Sabah

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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4.7 / 5
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US$ 88.26
Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu

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4.8 / 5
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US$ 181.18
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hotels • Sabah

The Magellan Sutera Resort

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 128.89
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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4.5 / 5
(89)
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US$ 66.29
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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5.0 / 5
(1.0K)
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US$ 75.79
Gayana Marine Resort
Hotels • Sabah

Gayana Marine Resort

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4.2 / 5
(529)
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US$ 231.41
US$ 385.68
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Hotels • Sabah

Sabah Oriental Hotel

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4.1 / 5
(323)
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US$ 30.44
Gaya Island Resort
Hotels • Sabah

Gaya Island Resort

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4.4 / 5
(452)
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US$ 242.15
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotels • Sabah

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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4.1 / 5
(447)
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US$ 30.35

Transport to & from Sabah State Museum

Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Sapi, Manukan,  Mamutik Island Ferry
Ferries • Sabah

Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Sapi, Manukan, Mamutik Island Ferry

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4.5 / 5
(99) • 2K+ booked
US$ 23.25
Kota Kinabalu Private Car Charter
Car charters • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Private Car Charter

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Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(23) • 300+ booked
US$ 76.85
Kota Kinabalu and Outskirts Private Car Charter
Car charters • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu and Outskirts Private Car Charter

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Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(43) • 400+ booked
US$ 190.19
Kota Kinabalu|Kota Kinabalu International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu|Kota Kinabalu International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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4.6 / 5
(1.4K) • 7K+ booked
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US$ 8.25
Kota Kinabalu car rentals | Rent a car for Mari Mari Cultural Village, Kota Kinabalu, Sapi, Manukan Island, Kawa Kawa Wildlife
Car rentals • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu car rentals | Rent a car for Mari Mari Cultural Village, Kota Kinabalu, Sapi, Manukan Island, Kawa Kawa Wildlife

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IX RENTAL
8K+ booked
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US$ 28
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40% off

More to explore

Cafe TATU at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Sabah
Food & dining • Sabah

Cafe TATU at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Sabah

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3.9 / 5
(13) • 100+ booked
US$ 43.09
Retail: US$ 48.95
Coco Joe's Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Sabah
Food & dining • Sabah

Coco Joe's Bar & Grill at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Sabah

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US$ 239.45
Retail: US$ 241.85
Shang Palace at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Sabah
Food & dining • Sabah

Shang Palace at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Sabah

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Retail: US$ 41.15
Kota Kinabalu Airport Travel Club Lounge by SSP
Travel services • Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Airport Travel Club Lounge by SSP

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3.8 / 5
(4) • 300+ booked
US$ 39.19

Sabah State Museum Reviews

KIMURA **********
2026-09-15 09:08:59
Fantastic 5.0
Fantastic Kota Kinabalu City Tour! The tour company contacted us clearly via WhatsApp in advance, so everything was easy and stress-free. Our guide, Ms. Yee, was incredibly friendly and cheerful! Although our English is not perfect, she used a translation app, gestures, and lots of smiles to communicate with us. My wife and I had such a fun time thanks to her! Our driver, Mr. Max, was also very professional, with safe and smooth driving throughout the tour. The tour is short but covers the major landmarks of Kota Kinabalu efficiently. A perfect introduction to the city and highly recommended for first-time visitors! Thank you, Ms. Yee and Mr. Max! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Klook 用戶
2026-10-09 04:58:43
Fantastic 5.0
Saw proboscis monkeys and so many fireflies. We had bad luck and missed the sunset, but there were countless stars at night. The drive was a bit long, but totally worth it. The tour guide, John, also speaks Chinese!
Klook 用戶
2026-09-11 15:24:46
Fantastic 5.0
Enjoy a safe and fun stand-up paddleboarding experience at Tanjung Aru Beach, home to one of the world's most famous sunsets! We highly recommend stand-up paddleboarding in Sabah! First, a big shout-out to our coach! The coach was very responsible, dedicated, and humorous in their teaching. They provided careful guidance throughout the process and paid attention to everyone's safety, making our first stand-up paddleboarding experience completely stress-free and incredibly fun! After placing our order, the travel agency promptly contacted us to confirm the itinerary. The staff were friendly and patient, and the pick-up was very punctual. The entire process made us feel very reassured. The biggest fear when traveling is not being able to reach someone after booking an itinerary or uncertainty about pick-up, but this time, we had none of those issues. From booking and communication to pick-up and the on-site experience, everything was very reassuring. Stand-up paddleboarding is truly a blast!
Klook 用戶
2026-10-28 08:38:31
Fantastic 5.0
I was almost falling asleep the moment I lay down to prepare for the massage. Being able to choose an essential oil with a scent I personally like was wonderful, and the warm towels on my hands and feet felt truly comfortable. After a long half-day out at sea, I feel completely revived.
클룩 고객
2026-08-30 00:47:33
Fantastic 5.0
It was great! I did free snorkeling and parasailing at Sapi Island, and I highly recommend visiting at least one island while you're here. It's absolutely fantastic once you get out into the open sea. It's a bit scary, but it feels amazing. Finding or meeting at the harbor can be a bit difficult, but you just need to go to the Sea Quest office at 8:30 AM! They open at 8:30 AM. The staff are also kind and great!
Lui **************
2026-08-30 09:00:03
Fantastic 5.0
Itinerary: The length was just right. Safety: Very safe. Scenery: Diverse, and we even saw the Rafflesia flower, enjoyed fish spa by the lake, and tasted wild boar meat. It was very interesting and unforgettable. Facilities provided: ATV and skydiving safety measures were excellent, making it very fun and exciting. A fulfilling day with a packed schedule. Tour Guide: Xiao Mei was professional, attentive, and patient, following up throughout the trip and being very thoughtful. Lunch: Freshly cooked and delicious, with cold drinks and fresh fruit. Very good. The day before departure, all important information was sent via WhatsApp, which was very thoughtful. It was a great travel experience. The one-day Mount Kinabalu tour includes a variety of activities and is a must-do for anyone visiting Sabah. Highly recommended.
Klook会員
2026-08-14 00:42:49
Fantastic 5.0
In a group of about 20-30 people, only two of us were Japanese. Most of the participants were Chinese, and the tour was primarily conducted in Chinese. However, our guide made sure to explain things to us in English whenever necessary and constantly looked out for us. The high-speed cruise ship took a little over an hour to reach the island. It was incredibly fast and quite bumpy! 😂 But because the ship was so fast, we didn't even have time to get seasick, which was a plus, haha. The guides played music on board, making the travel time enjoyable. The island facilities were new and clean. Toilets, shower rooms, and even hair dryers were available, ensuring a comfortable stay. Before snorkeling, there was a safety briefing. For the two of us, a staff member provided a one-on-one explanation, showing us translated safety precautions in Japanese. They also checked repeatedly to ensure we understood everything, and we felt that safety was very well-considered. For snorkeling, the boat took us to two different spots. The ocean was truly beautiful and amazing! 🐠 The guides constantly checked on us, ensuring our safety while also making sure we had a great time. After returning to the island, a luxurious meal of crab, shrimp, and other dishes was prepared, and drinks were available freely 🦀🦐. Afterward, we had free time. We relaxed under a parasol on the beach. When it was time, we boarded the super-fast cruise ship again for the return journey. Since it was an early morning tour, we were quite tired by the time we headed back, but it was a fulfilling day nonetheless. My only regret is that I forgot to give a tip to our kind guide when we left. They were so helpful until the very end. Since about 90% of the participants are Chinese, Japanese participants might feel a little uneasy at first if they join alone. However, there were many guides and staff members who paid very close attention to us Japanese participants, so in the end, we had a wonderful time without any worries. The ocean was beautiful, snorkeling was fun, and the food was luxurious. Above all, the warm support from all the staff left a lasting impression. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who might be hesitant because of the small number of Japanese participants! 🌴🐠✨
HO *********
2026-08-24 04:24:34
Fantastic 5.0
Highly recommended! Jackson, the captain, and the other staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We got to try paddleboarding, snorkeling, and fishing 🎣🐟. They took us to different fishing spots where we caught a lot of fish! They also created a fantastic atmosphere 💕. Dinner was delicious and the portions were very generous 👍🏻👍🏻.
Lydia ******
2026-06-07 02:46:07
Fantastic 5.0
We had so much fun on the party boat! Everything was amazing from start to finish. The activities were well organized and went smoothly, making the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. The crew and our boat guide were incredibly friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome throughout the trip. Our kids absolutely loved all the activities and had an unforgettable time. It was a wonderful experience for the whole family, and we created so many happy memories together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable day out. We would definitely do it again!

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What to know about Sabah State Museum

Welcome to the Sabah State Museum in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, a hidden gem perched on a hill overlooking the city. Dive into the rich history and culture of Sabah, a region known for its wildlife, trade history, and diverse ethnic groups. Explore a treasure trove of artifacts, exhibits, and galleries that showcase the diverse traditions and history of this Malaysian state.
Jalan Muzium, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Ethnobotanic Garden

Discover the unique flora of Sabah at the ethnobotanic garden within the museum complex. Learn about the traditional uses of plants by the indigenous communities of the region.

Heritage Village

Step into the Heritage Village featuring traditional houses of various ethnic groups, offering a glimpse into the diverse cultural heritage of Sabah.

Sabah Art Gallery

Admire the works of local artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Sabah at the Sabah Art Gallery located within the museum premises.

Cultural and Historical Significance

The Sabah Museum houses galleries dedicated to Islamic civilization, archaeology, history, natural history, ceramics, and brassware. It aims to preserve and document the rich cultural and historical heritage of Sabah.

Local Cuisine

While exploring the museum, don't miss the opportunity to try popular local dishes and dining experiences in Kota Kinabalu, showcasing unique flavors and must-try foods.

Heritage Village

Visit the Heritage Village to see traditional Murut Longhouses and other locally crafted buildings that offer a glimpse into Sabah's cultural heritage.

Locomotive Gallery

Explore the history of Sabah's railway system, from its construction in the late 1890s to its role in transporting commodities to the port. Admire old locomotives, carriages, and post-war British cars that showcase the evolution of transportation in Sabah.