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Mulawarman Museum, State museum in Tenggarong, Indonesia

The Mulawarman Museum occupies a former palace building near the Mahakam River, featuring traditional artifacts, historical statues, and period furnishings across multiple exhibition zones.

The building, constructed in 1936 as the Kutai Kartanegara Sultanate palace, transformed into a state museum in 1971 under Governor Abdoel Wahab Sjahiranie's administration.

The museum displays the throne of the Sultan, traditional textiles, ceremonial items, ancient ceramics from Ming Dynasty, and a Balinese puppet theater from Yogyakarta.

Located 33 kilometers from Samarinda, the museum opens Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM, Friday until noon, and weekends from 9 AM to 4 PM.

The museum features underground diorama rooms presenting different aspects of Kutai Kartanegara community life, including traditional ceremonies and daily activities.

Location: Kutai Kartanegara

Inception: 1971

Official opening: November 25, 1971

Architectural style: Indies Empire style

Address: Jalan Diponegoro No. 26, Tenggarong 75513 75513

GPS coordinates: -0.41308,116.99040

Latest update: May 23, 2025 11:10

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