Culture & Heritage

Fort Sylvia Heritage Museum

An 1880 Brooke-era solid ironwood fort on the Rajang River, named after the last White Rajah’s wife, Ranee Sylvia Brett.

Highlights

Historic Belian ironwood structure with original cannons
Rare vintage photographs of Rajang riverboat expeditions
Display of master-grade Pua Kumbu woven tapestries

About

Built entirely of indestructible *Belian* (Borneo ironwood) to quell tribal warfare in 1880, Fort Sylvia is a preserved historical monument housing artifacts from Brooke-era administration and Tun Jugah foundation textiles.

Quick Info

Culture & Heritage
Price RangeRM5
Duration1-2 hours

Location

Jalan Kubu, 96800 Kapit, Sarawak