Mpu Tantular Museum

The Mpu Tantular Museum displays extensive collections of ancient weapons, pottery, traditional textiles, and ceremonial artifacts from East Java through multiple exhibition halls.

The museum originated from a collection of photographs by German-born Godfried Hariowald von Faber in 1933 and officially opened on July 25, 1937 at Surabaya Town Hall.

The museum maintains 500 heritage items through the ritual jamasan, a traditional cleansing ceremony that preserves the spiritual and historical value of these artifacts.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday with variable hours, offering guided tours in Indonesian and English for visitors to understand the context of exhibited items.

The building incorporates canvas materials in its construction, combining traditional Indonesian architectural elements with modern museum preservation techniques for cultural artifacts.

Location: Sidoarjo

Inception: July 25, 1937

Made from material: canvas

Address: Jl. Raya Buduran - Jembatan Layang, Bedrek, Siwalanpanji, Kec. Buduran, Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur 61252 61252

Email: mputantular68@yahoo.com

Website: https://museummputantular.com

GPS coordinates: -7.43400,112.71992

Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:47