KUCHING: The Sarawak Museum Department recorded 412,114 visitors across 20 active museums, including forts and galleries state-wide, between January and September 2026.

Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the milestone reflects positive growth within the state's museum sector in expanding the cultural landscape and preserving Sarawak's heritage.

“The Museum Department manages a total of 20 active museums, including forts and galleries across Sarawak.

“These museums, forts, and galleries recorded 412,114 visitors from January to September 2026, marking an 11.16 percent increase compared to the corresponding period last year,” he said.

He said this when delivering his ministerial winding-up speech at the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting on Tuesday.

According to him, the Borneo Cultures Museum continues to serve as the premier attraction, having recorded 1.7 million visitors since opening its doors in 2022.

He explained that the museum has also welcomed high-profile dignitaries, including foreign ambassadors and prominent Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei, renowned as the 'Queen of Couture'.

Meanwhile, he noted that the Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum has welcomed 88,766 visitors since opening to the public on April 21. — UKASnews

Prepared by: Ahmad Daniel Faiz
Photos: Hazrin Sunaini & Muhd Zulfadhli Ahmad Sharir
Translator: Ryan Lim