Karaeng Pattingalloang Museum

The Karaeng Pattingalloang Museum is a history museum in Benteng Somba Opu in Makassar that displays coins, ceramics, artifacts, technical objects, and historical items in its exhibition spaces. The collections document various aspects of this region's heritage and its inhabitants.

The museum was founded in 1989 and completed in 1995 as an institution to preserve the legacy of Karaeng Pattingalloang, an influential historical figure of the region. The museum's name honors this important local leader and his contributions to southern history.

The museum displays objects that reflect the traditions of South Sulawesi communities, from furnishings in its exhibition rooms to everyday items spanning different periods. The collections offer visitors insight into how local people lived and what mattered most to them across generations.

The museum is located within a fortress complex and is accessible to visitors most days, with regular hours from morning through late afternoon. The location in Makassar is straightforward to reach and the complex is spacious enough to explore without feeling crowded.

The museum preserves translated military manuscripts from Portuguese into the Makassarese language, revealing the intellectual achievements and scholarly abilities of Karaeng Pattingalloang. These documents offer a rare view of cross-cultural exchange and the learned activity of this historical period.

Location: Tamalate

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Government

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-17:00

Phone: +6285242331227

GPS coordinates: -5.19110,119.40416

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43