Wayang Museum, Puppet museum in West Jakarta, Indonesia
The Wayang Museum displays thousands of traditional Indonesian puppets made from wood, leather, and cloth in glass containers across multiple floors.
The museum opened in 1975 in a former Dutch colonial building near Fatahillah Square, showcasing the evolution of Indonesian puppetry through centuries.
The collection features puppets from various Indonesian regions, representing stories from Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata through traditional performances.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with entrance fees remaining very affordable.
The museum contains puppets from India, Cambodia, China, Vietnam, and European countries, presenting different global interpretations of puppet artistry.
Location: West Jakarta
Location: Jakarta
Inception: 1975
Official opening: August 13, 1975
Address: Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27, PinangsiaRT.3/RW.6, Kota Tua, Kec. Taman SariKota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia 11110
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:30
Phone: 0216929560
Website: http://museumwayang.com
GPS coordinates: -6.13481,106.81251
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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