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The museum building occupies the site of a church which was built in 1640, under the name of the Old Dutch Church. In 1732, the church was renovated and the name was changed into the New Dutch Church (Dutch: De Nieuwe Hollandsche Kerk). In 1808, an earthquake destroyed the church. Later in 1912, a building was constructed in the Neo-Renaissance style on the site, which initially functioned as a warehouse belonging to Geo Wehry & Co. In 1938, the building was renovated, following Dutch colonial architecture. The garden of the Wayang Museum, located on the former yard of the Dutch church, was the funeral site of General Governor Jan Pieterszoon Coen. Later, the building was bought by the Batavia Society of Arts and Sciences, an institution dealing with Indonesian culture and science. The institution then transferred this building to the Old Batavia Foundation and on December 22, 1939, it was made a museum under the name of Old Batavia Museum. In 1957, after the independence of Indonesia, the building was transferred to the Institute of Indonesian Culture and on September 17, 1962, to the Ministry of Education and Culture. On June 23, 1968, the DKI Jakarta Administration made the building into the Wayang Museum; the inauguration took place on August 13, 1975.
Alvin EdraAlvin Edra
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As someone who loves learning about culture, my visit to the Wayang Museum in Jakarta was both fun and educational. Located in the Old Town (Kota Tua), the museum is easy to find and housed in a charming colonial-style building. Inside, I was amazed by the huge collection of wayang puppets. There were wayang kulit (shadow puppets), wayang golek (wooden puppets), and masks, each beautifully crafted. What surprised me most was the variety—not just from Indonesia but also from other countries like Malaysia and India. It really showed how puppetry connects cultures. The museum taught me a lot about the stories and traditions behind wayang performances, which are such an important part of Javanese and Balinese culture. Even though I don’t speak much Bahasa Indonesia, I could still enjoy the displays, but I wish there were more English descriptions for international visitors. The museum wasn’t crowded when I went, which made it easy to take my time and admire the details of the puppets. The entry fee was affordable, and I felt it was well worth it. The building could use a little updating, and the lighting was a bit dim in some areas. But overall, I enjoyed the visit and would recommend it to anyone interested in art or culture.
Quyen BuiQuyen Bui
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This museum is quiet unique. It shows many wayang / puppet and dolls from Indonesia & other country such as Vietnam, China, Rusia & others. There are many types of puppets that different upon regions such as Sunda, middle Java,& other regions. Every weekend there were puppet show with different stories that held in Javanese language. It really shows Indonesian heritage conplete with gamelan and "nyinden", even though mostly I don't understand due to language barrier. Many domestic & international tourist comes to this place to enjoy the show. What I dislike about this place is it's a bit dusty. However if you're looking for a CHEAP entertainment or wonder where to bring your kids for leasure & education this is the place for you. The contribution fee is only IDR 5.000 or about USD 0.37 per person with special price for group trip and students. And every now and then there are museum staffs who willing to explain the story behibd the dolls or offering to take your picture. #LetsGuide
Sarah EmmanuellaSarah Emmanuella
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The Wayang Museum, located in the bustling city of Jakarta, stands as a remarkable testament to the rich cultural heritage of Java puppetry. As you enter this enchanting museum, prepare yourself to embark on a captivating journey into the magical world of traditional Indonesian storytelling. The museum proudly displays a vast collection of intricately crafted wayang puppets and dolls, each with its own unique charm and character. From the elegant leather puppets from the shadow puppetry tradition (wayang kulit) to the colorful wooden puppets of the rod puppetry tradition (wayang golek), visitors are treated to a visual feast that showcases the craftsmanship and artistry of the Java puppet makers.
Wisanu TuntawiroonWisanu Tuntawiroon
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The Wayang Museum or Puppet Museum was formerly used as Church, built on the Dutch at 1640 and were called "De Oude Hollandsche Kerk" (The Old Dutch Church). Ali Sadikin, DKI Jakarta's Governor at the time, was built at August 13, 1975 as the Puppet Museum. The Puppet Museum Exhibit various styles of Shadow Pupepts such as wayang golek (wooden puppet), wayang kulit (leather puppet), wayang kardus (box puppet), wayang rumput (grass puppet), wayang janur (coconut leaf puppet), wayang beber (beber puppet), topeng (wayang styled mask), dolls and gamelan musical instrument. Apart from the collections, the museum also holds Wayang Shows sometimes with different themes and storylines.
DinaDina
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This museum very unique and very special for puppet. In Indonesia we have wooden puppet, leather puppet (shadow puppet) and also human puppet. But on this museum we can see alot of collections of wooden puppet and also shadow puppet. In the middle of this museum building there is also the grave yard of Dutch governor general since this museum used to be Church during Dutch colonial. This museum has 2 floors. First is for wooden puppet collections and second floor is for leather puppet and puppet collections from all over the world. Every Sunday this museum has special performance of puppet show. And there is also souvenir shop that sells puppet.
Ratih MirantihRatih Mirantih
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Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27 Pinangsia, RT.3/RW.6, Kota Tua, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia
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The Wayang Museum is a museum dedicated to Javan wayang puppetry. The museum is located in Kota Tua, Jakarta, Indonesia. It is one of several museums and galleries facing the Fatahillah Square, which include Jakarta History Museum, Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, and Kota Post Office art gallery.
attractions: Taman Fatahillah, Wisata Kota Tua Jakarta, Jakarta History Museum, Museum Bank Indonesia, Glodok Chinatown Market, Museum of Fine Art and Ceramics, Toko Merah, Petak Enam, Toko Merah, PASAR GLODOK CITY JAKARTA KOTA, restaurants: Café Batavia, DUNKIN' Bandengan, Kopi Es Tak Kie, Pantjoran Tea House, Padang Merdeka, Grand Hwa Yen, Kedai Seni Djakarté, Bakmi Pinangsari, Cahaya Baru, Wong Fu Kie Hakka Authentic Chinese Food Restaurant
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