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# Museums in Kota Kinabalu

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## Quick answer

Sabah Museum is the museum to see in Kota Kinabalu. World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.

Visitor information last reviewed 25 September 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Visitor guide

### [Sabah Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/sabah-museum/)

Ethnography Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & families

The Sabah Museum is Sabah's state museum, set on a hilltop about 4 km from central Kota Kinabalu, with a main building modelled on a Rungus longhouse, a Heritage Village of traditional houses and an Islamic Civilisation Museum. Its Main Building galleries have been closed since September 2024; other parts of the complex remain open.

RM2 for Malaysian visitors · ⏱ 1–1.5 hours

## Museums in Kota Kinabalu: FAQs

### What are the best museums in Kota Kinabalu?

Sabah Museum is the museum to prioritise in Kota Kinabalu — The Sabah Museum is Sabah's state museum, set on a hilltop about 4 km from central Kota Kinabalu, with a main building modelled on a Rungus longhouse, a Heritage Village of traditional houses and an Islamic Civilisation Museum.

### How many museums in Kota Kinabalu does World Museum Guide cover?

World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.

### Which museums in Kota Kinabalu are free?

No museum in our Kota Kinabalu guide is free for every visitor. Free or reduced on certain days or for certain visitors: Sabah Museum (Malaysian children under 12 free).

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