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Aquarium & Marine Museum
Kota Kinabalu (Capital City)

The state-of-the-art marine museum is yet another addition to the Universiti Malaysia Sabah campus.

Established in 1995, the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) is aimed to promote education, research and training in conservation and sustainable development of marine resources, and a rational deployment of biotechnology.

Situated within the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) Complex adjunction to the Sepanggar Bay area, this aquarium and marine museum boasts one of the best aquarium facilities on the Borneo Island.

Among its facilities are the free standing exhibition tanks, live open water reef exhibition centre, live shallow reef exhibition centre, mangrove walk, contemporary Marine and Maritime Museum, Multimedia Interactive Information Kiosk, and Sipadan deep dive diorama.

The UMS Aquarium and Marine Museum is open every day except on Wednesdays and public holidays. Visiting hours are from 9.30am – 12.30pm and 2.00pm – 4.30pm.

Tariffs

Particulars

Malaysian

Non-Malaysian

· Adult

· Children(Below18 years)

· Students( group of 10 person)

· Senior Citizen

· Camera

· Disabled

RM 5.00

RM 2.00

RM25.00 (p/group)

RM3.00

RM5.00

Free

RM 10.00

RM 4.00

RM50.00(p/group)

RM6.00

RM10.00

Free

* All prices are estimated and subject to change

Getting there

UMS is located about 3 kilometers away from the heart of the city (approximately 10 – 15 minutes drive away). Information regarding available public transportations is as follows:

Transportation	Fare (one way)	Departure point	Return Point	Remarks
Bus No. 5A	RM 1.50 per person	Bus station in front of Wawasan Plaza	From bus drop off point	6:30am-8:00pm
Taxi	RM 18.00 per taxi	From city centre	Arrange with the taxi driver