The Tun Jugah Foundation, with its headquarters in Kuching, has been given approval by the Sarawak Government in May 1997, to manage Fort Sylvia and to set up a museum at the fort itself. Fort Sylvia, built in 1880, has been declared as a historical monument. The Tun Jugah Foundation was given the responsibility of conservation and renovation works, which commenced immediately and was completed by December 1998.

• To preserve and to promote Kapit’s rich cultural heritage,
• To give an insight into the history of Kapit and the Fort,
• To inform the public of the contributions of local leaders and individuals,
• To enhance the tourism attractions of Kapit,
• To provide a resource and training centre for craftsmen, weavers, and artists in the Kapit District, and
• To provide facilities for seminars and workshops, oral research recordings, and official functions.

Fort Sylvia, Kapit