La Galigo Museum, Regional history museum in Ujung Pandang, Indonesia.
Description
La Galigo Museum is a regional history museum in Ujung Pandang displaying objects spanning different periods and cultures. The exhibitions feature prehistoric artifacts, historical coins, manuscript documents, and crafted items made by South Sulawesi communities.
History
The museum began in 1938 as Celebes Museum within Fort Rotterdam during Dutch colonial administration. It was renamed La Galigo Museum in 1970, marking a shift toward preserving and presenting the region's heritage.
Culture
The collections reflect how Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, and Toraja peoples expressed themselves through objects. Woven textiles, ornaments, and weapons on display reveal the daily values and social structures of these South Sulawesi communities.
Practical
The museum is located within the historic Fort Rotterdam complex and is open on most weekdays and weekends. Visitors should allow time to explore the different exhibition areas, and wear comfortable shoes as the buildings have older flooring and passages.
Did you know?
The museum houses old manuscripts and artifacts connected to La Galigo, an ancient epic held sacred by the Bugis people. This literary work records creation narratives and remains central to the community's sense of who they are.
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