The Brooke Gallery, Sarawak, Malaysia
4.5 (180 reviews) Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Kuching History Museums
Interesting visit
Open from 24th September 2016, the 175th anniversary of the founding of the State of Sarawak, the Brooke Gallery tells the story of one of the most remarkable kingdoms in history: Sarawak and its 'White Rajahs'. In the 1830s Sarawak, a province of the once-mighty Sultanate of Brunei in north-west Borneo, was ravaged by piratical raiding and rebellion against Brunei rule. Inspired by stories of its natural wonders and diverse indigenous cultures, a bold English adventurer, James Brooke, arrived on its shores in his yacht, Royalist, in August 1839. He was to forge a unique bond with its peoples and together they built the foundations of today's Sarawak. The displays focus on the people, places and events that have shaped the state. They take us on a journey through a century of 'White Rajah' rule that began in September 1841, was shattered by the Japanese invasion of December 1941 and ended in July 1946 with Sarawak's annexation as a British Crown Colony. The subsequent move towards political independence culminated in Sarawak's part in forming the Federation of Malaysia in September 1963.
Address
Fort Margherita Brooke Museum, Kuching 93050 Malaysia
Mobile
Website
http://www.brookegallery.org
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 0:52
User Ratings
4.5 based on (180 reviews)
Reviews
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5E M v 5:00 PM Oct 18, 2017
Excellent visit and very interesting
I was amazed that the fort itself was not bigger. This is, as far as I am concerned, a must to see. I thoroughly enjoyed the museum and fort. The only thing I would have loved to see or hear are real stories of yesteryear. The fort was there for a reason and there should be many stories surrounding it. Anyway that’s what tickles my fancy. Management and staff are very friendly indeed. They should be able to cater for visitors or at least have a tuck shop or so.
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4djanaka 5:00 PM Jan 25, 2020
A very comprehensive history of the Brooke Family-- the White Rajahs
From the East end of the Kuching River walk, take the short boat ride to Tjg Kampung Boyan. (cost 1 ringgit). Follow the signs to Fort Margherita --Brooke Gallery. You will pass by the hanging gardens and approach the museum from the back side. Entrance is 20 ringgit. The museum is laid out on three floors and follows the history of the Brooke Family from their arrival in Sarawak through the cession to the English Crown. Fascinating artifacts with descriptions in both English and Malay. There is access to the roof top for a nice view of Kuching and the cannons of the fort.
