East Nusa Tenggara Regional Museum, Regional history museum in Kupang, Indonesia
Description
The regional museum in Kupang displays objects from the local past such as skulls, shells, stone tools, swords, gourds, and traditional looms. The rooms contain materials that show how people in this region lived and worked.
History
The museum was founded in 1991 and preserves the history of this Indonesian province. The collection reflects how the region developed over centuries and connects to the people who live here.
Culture
The collections show weaving techniques and dyes that have been used in the region for generations. You can see how people passed down traditional skills and which materials came from their surroundings.
Practical
The museum is located in Kupang and is open Monday through Friday, but you should call ahead to confirm it is open. Wear comfortable shoes and plan about two hours to explore the displays at a leisurely pace.
Did you know?
In a separate building you can see the complete skeleton of a blue whale, an unexpected find in a museum about land and people. This remarkable specimen shows how important the sea was to the history of this island region.
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