The Brunei Maritime Museum showcases the rich maritime history of the sultanate. The main exhibit features treasures from a 15th-century trading ship wreck discovered in Brunei waters in 1997, including Chinese ceramics, gold coins, and artifacts. The museum explores Brunei's role as a major trading center on maritime trade routes. Its location in historic Kota Batu - the ancient capital - adds special significance. Combined with the adjacent Malay Technology Museum, it offers a comprehensive look at Brunei's past.