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Cat Museum and Waterfront Afternoon

Kuching means "Cat" in Malay, and the city’s namesake museum is the perfect start to a relaxed afternoon. Finish with a coffee at the colonial waterfront.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    The Cat Museum

    Start at the Cat Museum on Bukit Siol. Arrive at opening to beat the heat and the crowds. Spend about an hour exploring the exhibits of feline art, memorabilia, and characters like Garfield and Felix the Cat.

  2. 10:15

    Black Bean Coffee

    Head down to Black Bean Coffee. It is a short walk from the museum area. Grab a coffee and rest your feet in this quiet café.

  3. 10:45

    Commons

    Walk over to Commons at the old court house at Waterfront. This colonial building has a romantic oriental ambience. Order a drink or a light bite to enjoy the atmosphere.

Local tip

The Cat Museum is closed on public holidays. Check if any holidays fall on your visit date.

Check before you go

  • Black Bean Coffee is open Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00.
  • Commons is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00.
  • The Cat Museum is open daily 09:00-17:00.

Worth knowing

  • Black Bean Coffee is open at 10:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kuching (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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