Siginjai Jambi Museum

Siginjai Jambi Museum is a history museum in Jambi city that houses archaeological finds and art objects from different periods of the region. The exhibition spaces display items from the Srivijaya era through to later times.

The museum was founded in the 1980s and received its current name in 2012 after being known by another name previously. This renaming reflected a reassessment of regional identity and heritage.

The name comes from a legendary local ruler, and the displays show art and statues from different periods and traditions of the region. You can see how various cultures and beliefs shaped the artistic styles found here.

The museum is located in central Jambi and is accessible daily, making it easy to include in a city walk. Most areas are accessible at ground level and the collection is organized in a clear way.

The museum preserves rare items from diplomatic relations between local rulers and the Ottoman Empire, showing that the region once connected with distant powers. These objects tell stories of trade routes and exchange that reached across continents.

Location: Jambi

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Government

Address: Jalan Jenderal Urip Sumoharjo

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-16:00

GPS coordinates: -1.60809,103.59284

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21