Mulawarman Museum, State museum in Tenggarong, Indonesia
The Mulawarman Museum is a former palace in Tenggarong that now displays artifacts, historical statues, and furnishings from different periods. The rooms are organized by theme and show Ming ceramics, ceremonial objects, and other items connected to the sultanate's past.
The palace was built in 1936 as the royal residence of the Kutai Kartanegara sultanate. In 1971 the building became a state museum to preserve and share the kingdom's history and heritage with the public.
The museum displays the sultan's throne and traditional textiles that reflect the identity of the Kutai Kartanegara kingdom. These objects show what the sultanate meant to local people and how it shaped the region's story.
The museum sits right beside the river and is easy to reach from Samarinda. Visitors should know that opening hours change depending on the day of the week, so checking ahead before your visit makes sense.
The museum houses underground diorama rooms that show the daily life and ceremonies of the Kutai Kartanegara people. These below-ground displays offer an immersive look at how residents lived in this kingdom.
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