Place to visit
Agnes Keith House, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Agnes Keith House is a museum in Sabah, Malaysia (Rumah Agnes Keith) (Sandakan). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Sabah, Malaysia · Museums and art
- Local name
- Rumah Agnes Keith
- Where
- Malaysia · Jalan Istana, 90709, Sandakan
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- BKI Kota Kinabalu, 229 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Su-Sa 9:00-17:00
- Website
- museum.sabah.gov.my
- Run by
- Department of Sabah Museum
- Coordinates
- 5.84305, 118.11554
What it is and where
Agnes Keith House is a museum in Sabah, Malaysia (Rumah Agnes Keith) (Sandakan). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sandakan, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 836 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 5.84305, 118.11554; the nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI, Kota Kinabalu), 229 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Department of Sabah Museum
It is one of the Museums and art places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Agnes Keith House is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:42
- FebBest time11:49
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:08
- MayPossible12:16
- JunBest time12:20
- JulBest time12:18
- AugBest time12:12
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:52
- NovBetter not11:44
- DecBetter not11:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sandakan War MonumentWorld War II memorial in Sabah, Malaysia256 m
- Sam Sing Kung TempleChinese temple in Malaysia283 m
- Chartered Company MonumentMonument283 m
- St. Michael's and All Angels Church, SandakanChurch in Sandakan, Malaysia406 m
- St. Mary's Cathedral, SandakanChurch in Sandakan, Malaysia567 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Museums and art
- National Museum: museum in Kuala Lumpur
- Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: art museum in Kuala Lumpur
- Sarawak State Museum: ethnology museum in Sarawak, Malaysia
- Bujang Valley: archaeological site in Malaysia
- National Planetarium: planetarium in Kuala Lumpur
- Kuching Cat Museum: art museum in Sarawak, Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Agnes Keith House?
It is a museum in Sabah, Malaysia (Rumah Agnes Keith in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Agnes Keith House?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Agnes Keith House?
The nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 229 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sandakan War Monument, Sam Sing Kung Temple, Chartered Company Monument. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
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