The 10 Best Museums to Visit in Indonesia
Indonesia has a rich and complex culture and history, and there is no better way to understand this dynamic country than through its world-class museums. From ancient relics to contemporary art, traditional batik dress to avant-garde transportation, discover the best museums in Indonesia.
1. Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN)
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2. Museum Angkut
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3. Ullen Sentalu Museum
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5. Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
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6. Museum Bank Indonesia
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7. Museum Geologi
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8. Neka Art Museum
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9. Museum Kata
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Andrea Hirata’s debut novel The Rainbow Troops remains one of the most monumental literary works from Indonesia. Since its release in 2005, the novel has opened a new world of influence, literacy, and even tourism in Indonesia. The beautifully depicted set of Belitung Island is now a famed tropical paradise, also hosting the country’s first literary museum owned by the author. You’ll enjoy excerpts and pictures related with the characters in Hirata’s works housed in a humble but charmingly colourful homey building. The museum also has educational programs for visitors and local children.
10. Museum Nasional
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