Museum
Petroleum Museum (Malaysia)
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The Petroleum Museum in Miri is set in a historic building that once served as an oil company office, offering visitors a journey through Malaysia's oil and gas industry. Exhibits include vintage drilling equipment, geological maps, and interactive displays that explain the science of petroleum extraction. The museum's location in the heart of Miri makes it an easy stop for understanding the region's economic backbone, with a focus on the Sarawak oil fields that sparked the industry in the early 20th century.
Don't miss
- View a replica of the first oil well in Miri, dating back to 1910.
- Explore interactive models showing offshore drilling platforms.
- See historical photographs of early oil workers and their living conditions.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Petroleum Museum (Malaysia)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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