Balla Lompoa Museum

The Balla Lompoa Museum occupies a traditional Makassar wooden building constructed with teak wood, featuring numerous small windows measuring 0.5 by 0.5 meters throughout its structure.

Built in 1936 during the reign of the 35th Gowa king, this former royal palace spans 1144 square meters and stands as the largest stilt house in existence.

The museum displays the Salokoa crown made of pure gold weighing 1766 grams, along with royal garments and traditional weapons from the Bugis and Makassar regions.

Visitors can explore the museum daily between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with entry fees based on voluntary donations rather than fixed ticket prices.

The museum houses the Ponto janga-jangaya, a ceremonial gold bracelet shaped like a two-headed dragon that symbolizes the authority of Gowa rulers.

Location: Somba Opu

Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant

Operator: Government

Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 08:00-16:00

Phone: +(0411)867775

GPS coordinates: -5.20668,119.45240

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:14