About Labuan Marine Museum
The Labuan Marine Museum is a marine-themed museum located at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex in Bandar Labuan, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. Opened in 2003, it showcases the marine biodiversity of Labuan and Borneo waters through aquariums, coral reef dioramas, shell collections and shipwreck artifacts. The two-storey building serves as an educational centre for marine conservation and is notable for its extensive exhibits on local fish species and marine habitats.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-storey air-conditioned museum building within the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex near the waterfront. The ground floor features live aquarium tanks displaying local marine fish and marine life, while the upper floor presents preserved specimens, coral and shell collections, dioramas of coral reefs and mangroves, and exhibits on shipwrecks around Labuan waters. The setting is compact and educational, suitable for self-guided walks through themed exhibition halls.
Key highlights
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Live aquarium tanks with Borneo marine fish species
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Coral reef and mangrove dioramas
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Extensive seashell and coral collection
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Exhibits on shipwrecks in Labuan waters
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Life-size whale and marine mammal models
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Educational displays on marine biodiversity and conservation
History of Labuan Marine Museum
The museum was opened on 26 July 2003 and developed by the Labuan Corporation to document and preserve knowledge of marine life in the waters around Labuan and northern Borneo, and to support marine education and conservation awareness.
Culture & Context
The museum highlights the connection between Labuan's island community and the sea, emphasizing the importance of marine resources, fishing heritage and conservation of coral reefs and marine ecosystems for local livelihood and education.
Route
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