Things to do in Brunei Town
Top sights and attractions to build your days around once you know when to go.
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. or unofficially Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, is a mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is one of the two state mosques, the other being Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. One of the biggest and most striking mosques in the Far East, it was completed in 1958 at a cost of US$5 million, built by the eponymous Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei.
Istana Nurul Iman
The Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. The palace is located on a leafy, riverside sprawl of hills on the banks of the Brunei River, a few kilometres southwest of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital city. The palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium
Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is currently used mostly for association football matches. The stadium holds 28,000 and was opened on 23 September 1983. It was named after Bruneian Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Brunei Museum
Brunei Museum, the country's largest and most significant national museum, is located in Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan. This national museum houses a collection spanning Islamic art, Southeast Asian history from the 16th century, and extensive displays in archaeology and ethnography. Although the museum closed in 2014 for major repairs and upgrades, its much-anticipated reopening, initially set for 2020, has been delayed and remains closed as of 2025.
Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
The Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is a Sunni mosque, located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is the largest mosque in Brunei, and one of the country's two state mosques, the other being Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. It is situated on the northern border of the Kampong Kiarong suburb, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of Pusat Bandar. The mosque is named in honour of Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei.
Royal Regalia Museum
The Royal Regalia Museum is a museum located in the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. Originally built as a monument in 1965, the museum had a makeover and expansion in 1992 that combined constructivist and Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) architectural elements. Originally constructed as a monument, Royal Regalia Building later underwent a transition into a museum. The building, which still has some of its original features intact, currently houses historical antiques and royal regalia from Brunei, signifying the country's rich cultural legacy and royal customs.
Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
The Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum is a museum located at Kota Batu, Brunei.
Ash-Shaliheen Mosque
The Ash Shaliheen Mosque is a mosque located in the Prime Minister's Office complex on Jalan Kumbang Pasang, in Kampong Melabau, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, that was opened in 2012. Blending Moorish and Andalusian styles, features of the mosque include Brunei's first retractable roof, Moroccan mosaics, and an Italian dome. The mosque accommodates 700 worshippers.
Malay Technology Museum
The Malay Technology Museum is a museum in Kota Batu of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The museum's main objective is to present early Brunei's technical practices, which provide insight into the way of life of the country's inhabitants, who lived in both the water town and on dry ground.
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