La Galigo Museum

The La Galigo Museum exhibits over 4,999 artifacts including prehistorical objects, ancient coins, manuscripts, and traditional items from South Sulawesi ethnic groups.

The institution began as Celebes Museum in 1938 under Dutch colonial rule, occupying buildings within Fort Rotterdam before becoming La Galigo Museum in 1970.

The museum contains extensive collections representing Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, and Toraja ethnic groups, including textiles, weapons, and ceremonial objects from South Sulawesi.

Located at Jalan Ujung Pandang Number 1, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 08:00 to 15:30, with an entrance fee of 5,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

The museum houses manuscripts and artifacts related to La Galigo, an ancient epic narrative that records the creation myths of the Bugis people.

Location: Ujung Pandang

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Government

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08:00-15:30

Phone: +(0411)3623571

GPS coordinates: -5.13353,119.40526

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:13