Petroleum Museum Miri
Muzium Petroleum Miri
A petroleum-themed museum on a hilltop, with interactive exhibits that tell the story of oil exploration and extraction and how the oil industry shaped Miri.
The museum opened in 2005 beside the Grand Old Lady oil well. It was renovated in the 2020s, adding multimedia and interactive areas that explain how oil forms and how it is explored, drilled, and refined. Displays include early drilling rigs, tools, and old photographs, along with the story of Shell's century-long development in Sarawak. Decommissioned drilling equipment stands outdoors. Admission is free or low-cost. The museum is closed on Mondays. It suits families, takes about an hour to visit, and can be combined with a trip to the Grand Old Lady oil well.
Opening hours
About 09:00–16:45; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Canada Hill & Grand Old Lady
- Tamu Muhibbah
- Tua Pek Kong Temple, Miri
- Miri City Fan
- Marina Bay Miri
- San Ching Tian Temple
- Piasau Nature Reserve
- Luak Bay Esplanade