History of Java Museum, History museum in Sewon, Indonesia
The History of Java Museum occupies a building designed to represent a gunungan, a traditional puppet theater symbol, on Parangtritis Road in Bantul.
The institution, which opened in December 2018, presents artifacts from prehistoric times through major kingdoms including Singosari, Majapahit, Cirebon, and Islamic Mataram.
The museum contains four main sections: Theater Studio, Exhibition Hall, 3D Room, and Diorama Room, displaying ancient objects from Austronesian migration periods.
Visitors receive guidance from museum staff who explain historical collections while utilizing augmented reality technology through scannable iconic image barcodes.
The theater studio presents films about Java island formation and early human life dating back 2.5 million years through modern visualization technology.
Location: Sewon
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Operator: History of Java Museum
Address: Jl. Parangtritis Km 5.5 ( Pyramid Cafe) Tarudan Bangunharjo Sewon Bantul Regency Special Region of Yogyakarta Tarudan, Tarudan, Bangunharjo, Sewon, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55188 55186 55186
Phone: +6285748228300
Website: https://historyofjavamuseum.com
GPS coordinates: -7.84388,110.36229
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:09
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