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.
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Getting there :
UMS is located about 3 kilometers away from the heart of the city (approximately 10 – 15 minutes drive away).
Extra Information :
Tel: 6088 320000 Ext 2590 / 016 286 3697, Contact person: Mr. Kennedy Aaron Aguol, Public Relation Officer