Royal Regalia Museum

You will find the Royal Regalia Museum located in the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital. Originally constructed as a monument in 1965 and later opened as a Churchill memorial building, this site underwent a major expansion in 1992 that blended constructivist and Melayu Islam Beraja architectural elements. As you explore the crescent-shaped building, you can see how its original 1960s stairs, walls, and verandahs seamlessly merge with a dome decorated in golden flower mosaics and a 13.5-meter white spire.

You should visit to immerse yourself in Brunei's rich cultural legacy and royal customs. Inside the main gallery, set against striking Black Assoluto granite flooring, you will encounter gold and silver ceremonial weaponry, jewel-embedded crowns, handwoven carpets, and a golden hand used as a chin prop during the Sultan's coronation. Do not miss the museum's prized possessions, including the 1992 royal chariot, a second coronation chariot used during Queen Elizabeth II's 1972 visit, and replicas of the throne room.

You can also explore the Constitutional Gallery's historical treaties and the Golden Jubilee Exhibition Gallery, which features interactive LED lighting, photos, and video projections documenting significant events throughout the Sultan's reign.

What to see at Royal Regalia Museum

• The 1992 royal chariot (usongan diraja) and a second chariot used during Queen Elizabeth II's 1972 visit.
• The central dome featuring golden bunga putar mosaics and a 13.5-meter white spire.
• Jewel-embedded crowns, gold and silver ceremonial weaponry, and a golden hand prop used during coronation.
• The Golden Jubilee Exhibition Gallery with interactive LED lighting, historical photos, and video projections.

Visiting tips

Take time to admire the building's main entry doors, which are uniquely patterned after the traditional kalasak long blade and kampilan sword designs.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Flexible

How to get there & what’s nearby

Royal Regalia Museum is easy to reach on Bandar Seri Begawan’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Istana Nurul Iman. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Bandar Seri Begawan travel guide.