The Kampong Ayer Cultural & tourism Gallery



The Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery was officially opened by HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah on the 19th August 2009.




Construction of Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery started in August 2007 and was completed in June 2009 withan enclosed area of 565 sq metres. The unique Gallery was established to provide visitors and locals alike a glimpse of Kampong Ayer's celebrated past and revive the cottage industries from days of old, integratin them into our modern economy. Kampong Ayer is a unique treasure belonging to the Bruneiams and our historical reminders over the centuries are exhibited in 5-mini galleries within the building.

In Gallery 1, you can see and know about Kampong Ayer in the 10th century - 13th century A.D.

However in gallery 2, telling about Kpg Ayer in the 14th century - 16th century A.D.

In Gallery 3, it is about Kpg Ayer during the late 19th century- early 20th century A.D.

Gallery 4 is about Kpg Ayer's Economic Development.

and lastly, Gallery 5, Social Development.

The Gallery is managed by the Brunei Tourism Board with valuable assistance from the Brunei National Museum.

The exhibits and artifacts in the mini galleries depicting the various periods in Kampong Ayer history are in loan from the Brunei Museum.
The Gallery has thematic exhibitions and live demonstrations of handycraft workings are presented at the Sunken Gallery. Cultural performances are also available at certain times.
There is also a video presentation if archived footage of life in Kampong Ayer is screened in AV room.

Other than that, there is an Obseivation Tower for the panoramic views of Kampong Ayer and its surrounding landscape at the top of the tower. A landmark guide showing a photo of each view from the tower is also available.

In Gallery 1, you can see and know about Kampong Ayer in the 10th century - 13th century A.D.

However in gallery 2, telling about Kpg Ayer in the 14th century - 16th century A.D.

In Gallery 3, it is about Kpg Ayer during the late 19th century- early 20th century A.D.

Gallery 4 is about Kpg Ayer's Economic Development.

and lastly, Gallery 5, Social Development.

Some pictures taken during the event.





More pictures here.

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