Museum Pusaka, Traditional weapons museum in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Museum Pusaka is a museum in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah that displays traditional weapons from across Indonesian regions. The building houses a broad collection spread across two levels, arranged to show the diversity of styles and craftsmanship.
The museum was established in 1993 when a private collection was donated to preserve these objects for the public. The weapons on display represent traditions that developed over centuries across Indonesia's many regions.
The collection represents weapons from across Indonesia and shows how these objects serve as art forms tied to regional identity and local traditions. Each region developed its own distinctive designs and decoration methods that remain visible today.
The museum is located within Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and can be reached easily if you are visiting the park. Plan to spend at least an hour or two exploring both levels at a comfortable pace.
A dedicated workshop space lets visitors watch craftspeople making keris, a traditional blade, using methods and materials passed down through generations. You can observe the entire process and learn why these weapons remain important to many Indonesians today.
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