About Fort Limbang
Fort Limbang is a historic wooden fort located on Bukit Mas hill overlooking the Limbang River in Limbang town, Sarawak. Built in 1897 during the Brooke administration, it served as an administrative centre and stronghold. Constructed from belian hardwood, it now houses the Limbang Regional Museum, displaying local history, culture and artefacts, and is a notable heritage attraction in northern Sarawak.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-preserved two-storey wooden fort set on a small hill with views over Limbang town and the Limbang River. Inside, the building functions as a regional museum with exhibition galleries showcasing the history of Limbang, Brooke-era administration, local ethnic cultures, archaeological finds and historical photographs. The exterior features timber construction, a raised structure and surrounding grounds suitable for short walks and photography.
Key highlights
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Historic 1897 Brooke-era wooden fort built from belian hardwood
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Houses the Limbang Regional Museum with local history and ethnography exhibits
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Hilltop location on Bukit Mas with views over Limbang River and town
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Example of Sarawak's Brooke administrative fort architecture
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Preserved administrative and defensive structure in northern Sarawak
History of Fort Limbang
Built in 1897 under Rajah Charles Brooke as an administrative fort and government outpost after Limbang was incorporated into Sarawak. Constructed of belian timber on Bukit Mas, it served as the Resident's office, administrative centre and defensive structure during the Brooke era. Later restored and converted into the Limbang Regional Museum under the Sarawak Museum Department to preserve the district's history.
Culture & Context
Represents Brooke-era heritage in northern Sarawak and serves as a cultural repository for Limbang District, exhibiting artefacts and information related to local ethnic communities including Bisaya, Lun Bawang, Kedayan and Malay cultures, as well as the region's historical development.
Route
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