Friday, October 14, 2005

Brunei Museum to remain closed due to unfinished work


By James Kon

The Brunei Museum, one of the popular tourist spots in Brunei Darussalam, will remain closed until further notice due to the ongoing renovation work.

According to a press release by the Department of Museums, the Brunei Museum that was scheduled to reopen on October 16 will not be opened until further notice due to unfinished renovation work.

Besides the incomplete interior renovation, the repair work for replacing tiles at the lobby as well as the exterior of the Brunei Museum is still in the process.

It is hoped that the new look of the Brunei Museum will attract more local visitors.

The Brunei Museum was established in 1965 and has moved to the current location in Jalan Kota Batu since 1970.

The Brunei Museum houses six galleries namely Islamic Art Gallery, the History and Technology of Brunei Darussalam's Petroleum Gallery, Natural History Gallery, Brunei Darussalam Archaeology and History Exhibition Gallery and Temporary Exhibition Gallery.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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