Museum Musik Indonesia, Music museum in Malang, Indonesia
Museum Musik Indonesia is a music museum in Malang housing around 26,000 items including vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, musical instruments, and related publications about Indonesian music. The collection is housed in an arts building and spans materials that document musical history and diversity across generations.
The museum grew from a group of music lovers that formed in the 1970s and gradually developed into an established institution. It received its current status in 2015 when it was officially registered as a cultural center.
The collection reflects how music is made and enjoyed across Indonesia, with a strong focus on local artists and regional sounds. You can see and hear about the musical traditions that matter to people in different parts of the country.
The museum is located on the second floor of an arts building on Nusakambangan Street, making it easy to locate once you reach the address. Groups should consider scheduling visits in advance to take advantage of educational sessions and guided experiences available to visitors.
Among the objects are rare historical instruments including an ancient Ocarina from the Stone Age, which ranks among the oldest musical instruments known to humanity. This surprising piece demonstrates how deep the connection between music and human history runs.
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