Miri's very first oil well, affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Lady' is a historic monument and a place of interest on top of Canada Hill. This is the original structure with some modifications, not a replica.
The two storey solid wooden building housing the museum today was built in the year 1897 as a fort by the second White Rajah, Charles Brooke to impose peace and order in the region where warfare among the local tribes prevailed.
Officially opened on 16th December 2023, the hotel boasts a selection of 172 rooms and suites strategically situated at the heart of Miri City Centre, Mercure Miri City Centre offers accommodations that exude a contemporary and chic atmosphere, brimming with dynamic energy, inspired by the distinct fusion of nature, culture, and adventure that characterizes Sarawak.