Museum Keris Nusantara — Attraction in Surakarta

I had a wonderful time visiting the Museum Keris Nusantara in Surakarta. This museum is a fantastic place to explore and learn about the traditional Indonesian weapon called the keris.

The exhibits at the museum are well-designed and showcase a wide range of keris blades, hilts, sheaths, and other related artifacts. It's fascinating to see the different styles and craftsmanship from various regions of Indonesia.

The museum provides clear explanations and descriptions for each exhibit, making it easy to understand the cultural significance and historical background of the keris. The staff members are friendly and knowledgeable, ready to answer any questions and share interesting stories.

In addition to the keris collection, the museum also features traditional textiles, artwork, and other artifacts that highlight Indonesian culture and history. It's a well-rounded experience that offers insights into the country's rich heritage.

The layout of the museum is well-organized, and the displays are visually appealing. The lighting and presentation of the artifacts make them even more captivating.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about Indonesian culture, the Museum Keris Nusantara is definitely worth a visit. It's a great way to discover and appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of the keris while gaining a deeper understanding of Indonesia's heritage.

Disclaimer: This review is based on my personal experience. Individual...

First thing first I was salty about the open hour. On the Instagram they said they are open until 3pm on Saturday, but actually the last visit was only allowed before 2pm. Well then, dont advertise your open hour til 3, then! But fortunately after I beg and said that my friend was from Jakarta, they allowed us to go in and take a look for a bit. There was plenty locker available for visitors to put in their bag, but visitors are allowed to bring in their phone. The collection was quite a lot, it has so many keris and spears from many regional style and era, and the display are well lit and nicely put. There are written information for each of the keris. Im sure there are tour guide and audio visual movie theater available oo, but sadly we couldn't take advantage of it. What I love so much about this museum is that the building is new, well lit, clean, and it doesn't have that scary old sacred place like another museum, especially for ancient weapons like this. The infographic posters displayed are quite complete, easy to understand for keris noob. Had quite a fun time here, especially while looking at a very handsome keris, given by the president Jokowi himself, put on the center display. Overall it was a nice and fun experience. Would visit again IN THE...

The long term survival of this museum is in doubt. With an entry ticket price of less than 1 buck, I just can not comprehend how they manage to survive this long. When I was there, I counted only two handfulls of other visitors. The point is: the museum's charm will fade away through time. Insufficient funds will eventually take its toll, turning this brand new museum into a complete state of wreck. I do hope it will never happen. I do. Because as a novice keris collector, I love this place. I can spend all day here, skipping my shower and meal times. I become a kid again here. This is my playground, where I can quench my eyes in an ocean of awe-inspiring artworks, where I can admire the complexity and the brilliance of the designs, where I can learn the depth of thoughts and wisdoms from the smiths of the past. Please don't take it away from me. Please, Mr. Caretaker, increase the ticket price five...