About Bintulu Museum

The Bintulu Museum tells the story of Bintulu’s transformation, resilience, and progress. Designed as a journey through time and place, the museum’s layered experience brings together the elements that have shaped Bintulu’s identity: its nature, its people, and its industries past, present, and future.

Nature

The journey begins with Bintulu’s natural heritage, where rivers, forests, and coastlines form the lifeblood of the region. Visitors are introduced to the Kemena River, the backbone of early settlement and trade, and the diverse ecosystems that continue to sustain both human and wildlife communities. Exhibits highlight Bintulu’s rich biodiversity, from mangroves and rainforests to marine life, revealing how nature has long inspired its people’s way of life, beliefs, and traditions.

People — The Heart of Bintulu

The next level celebrates the people of Bintulu, from the earliest coastal settlers and indigenous communities to the multicultural fabric that defines the town today. Through personal stories, photographs, and oral histories, the galleries bring to life the traditions, languages, and cultural expressions that form Bintulu’s social tapestry. Visitors will encounter narratives of migration, craftsmanship, and everyday life, reminding us that the spirit of Bintulu lies in its people, their adaptability, creativity, and enduring sense of community.

Industry — Past, Present, and Future

The final level explores Bintulu’s evolution into an industrial powerhouse. Beginning with the town’s modest roots in timber and fishing, the exhibits trace its rise through the discovery of natural gas, the development of the petrochemical sector, and the emergence of renewable energy industries. Interactive displays and archival materials showcase the ingenuity that fueled Bintulu’s transformation, while forward-looking exhibits envision a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Here, visitors witness how innovation and industry continue to shape Bintulu’s role on both the national and global stage- a living testament to progress built on strong foundations of heritage and community.

Location of Museum

Situated on Bukit Jepak, overlooking the Kemena River and Bintulu town, the Bintulu Museum contextualises and connects place, culture and community. Designed not only as a venue to tell the history and stories from Bintulu, but to serve as a public space for community driven activities and programs. From children’s art exhibition and craft fairs, to academic seminars and industry conferences, Bintulu Museum will play a prominent role in as a much needed platform as a public and community forum.