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| Location | Labuan, Malaysia |
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| Type | museum |
The Labuan Maritime Museum is a museum located within the International Sea Sports Complex in Labuan, Malaysia. [1]
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| Location | Labuan, Malaysia |
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| Type | museum |
The Labuan Maritime Museum is a museum located within the International Sea Sports Complex in Labuan, Malaysia. [1]
The museum was opened in 2003. [2]
The museum is housed in a two-story shell-shaped building. It is divided into 16 galleries. [3]
The museum exhibits the marine life of Borneo.
The museum opens every day from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. free of charge.
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