Tuah Himba Wood Museum, Wood museum in Tenggarong, Indonesia.
The Tuah Himba Wood Museum displays more than 300 wood types, dried plant specimens, and traditional tools in a raised wooden building. The collection shows the diversity of local forests and how people used different materials from them.
The museum opened in 1991 initially to display two preserved crocodiles found near a local reservoir. Over time it expanded to include the broader collection of wood types and traditional objects that visitors see today.
The name reflects Tenggarong's values about forest protection and stewardship of natural resources. Visitors experience this commitment through the collection and how the space honors local knowledge about the land.
The museum is located near Tenggarong town center and can be reached on foot, though it requires a modest walk. Visiting early in the morning offers a calmer experience with fewer crowds and better light for viewing the displays.
The collection includes unusual objects such as traditional fishing gear, kitchen utensils, and even a preserved coconut-eating crab from Kalimantan's forests. These details reveal lesser-noticed aspects of how people lived and what animals inhabited the region.
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