Cat Museum, Kuching, Malaysia

In Malaysia, the cat is considered lucky, and since Kuching is also known as "Cat City", it is only fitting that the Cat Museum be a popular attraction here. Feline enthusiasts can enjoy 2,000 exhibits, artifacts, and statues from around the world, from an Egyptian mummified cat to Hello Kitty items. The museum is also a research and information centre that concentrates on the history and cultural beliefs about cats.

According to one TripAdvisor traveller, “This is an interesting museum, with an amazing collection of cat ornaments and statues and paintings - you name it.”

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