The museum's main objective is to present early Brunei's technical practices, which provide insight into the way of life of the country's inhabitants, who lived in both the water town and on dry ground.

Six model houses, made from traditional materials such as daun apong, kajang, and bamboo, represent different socioeconomic ranks.

[9] The second gallery features a variety of handicrafts and businesses from the water town, such as textile weaving, gold and silversmithing, boat building, and roof construction.

Along with showcasing local artworks like brass trays, ancient pots, and woven fabric, the display also emphasises traditional jobs and equipment.

[10] The third gallery features native technology from these communities, such as the tools used to make ambulong, tapa garut, and gulanau, in addition to particular cultural objects including rafts, musical instruments, and sugar cane pressing apparatuses.