Care for cats much? Well if you do Kuching Cat Museum is a must see place in the world for you. A museum that traces history of cats 5000 year back the Kuching Cat museum has so many artifacts and historical exhibits ranging from mummified Egyptian cats to cat headstones. First displayed at the National museum in Kuala Lampur in 1987 the collection was then brought to Kuching under the care of Sarawak Museum and put on display in 1988. The museum is located on 1035 square meters and has four main galleries.
Southeast Asia’s history of cats is documented with great detail at the cat museum. The meaning of the word Kuching is actually cat. An aptly located museum it is a must visit attraction for any tourist. Along with porcelain cats, gigantic stuffed cats and cat related décor the museum also portrays bizarre cat superstition from around the world.
The Felis Badia the rarest cat in the world is an interesting exhibit here. The museum proudly possesses the only stuffed Felis Badia specimen. An entertaining experience for cat lovers the museum is also a center that researches deep in to stories, legends and beliefs relating to cats. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 Am to 5.00 Pm the cat museum has a wealth of knowledge on the feline species.
There are several places that provide comfortable accommodation in and around the Kuching city Centre including serviced apartments Kuching, five star hotels and reasonable motels. However if you would like to discover Kuching at your own pace we recommend staying at Citadines Uplands Kuching, A comfortable apartment hotel in Kuching that provides luxury accommodation in the heart of the city. With well-appointed apartments boasting of all modern conveniences and luxuries these apartments are ideal whether you are on business or leisure. So while you discover this amazing cat city, say yes to one of the finest Hospitality providers in the world when you book into Citadines.
The city of Kuching will never seize to amaze you with its cat history, its culturally rich atmosphere and its beautiful natural surroundings.