Pekalongan Batik Museum

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Pekalongan Batik Museum

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Pekalongan Batik Museum, Batik heritage museum in Pekalongan, Indonesia.

The museum displays an extensive collection of batik textiles, showcasing traditional patterns and designs from various Indonesian regions through detailed exhibits.

Originally constructed as Pekalongan City Hall in 1906, the building transformed into a museum in 1972 under the Ministry of Education and Culture.

The museum exhibits numerous batik patterns from the Dutch colonial period through World War II, including the specific Hokokai motifs from Japanese influence.

Visitors can participate in batik-making workshops, explore the library, attend seminars, and purchase authentic batik products from the museum shop.

The museum preserves rare batik pieces from the 19th century, documenting the evolution of Indonesian textile craftsmanship through different historical periods.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Yayasan Kadin Indonesia, Pemerintah Kota Pekalongan, Yayasan Batik Indonesia

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-15:00

GPS coordinates: -6.87864,109.67558

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:53

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Pekalongan Batik Museum - Batik heritage museum in Pekalongan, Indonesia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes