Museum Radya Pustaka — Attraction in Surakarta

This museum has abundant number of collection. It is considered as one of the oldest museum in Indonesia which contains collections ranging from Javanese manuscripts to ancient Javanese statues. Many of the collection are a really valuable artifacts which important to the history of culture of Java or Indonesia as a whole. My favorite will be the sleeping Vishnu statue (Vishnu Anantasayana). The collections of wayang, and the bowsprit of Kasunanan Surakarta ships/boat. It is a shame that this museum are not well manage and the presentation is cannot exhibit the collections well. Many of the collections are also already stolen. Especially the collections from old Javanese era. At least the manuscripts are preserved well in a room with air conditioner. It would be great if there's a reform in...

Radya Pustaka Museum in Surakarta boasts a rich and comprehensive collection, offering a deep dive into Javanese history and culture. It provides a valuable educational experience for those interested in local heritage. However, the museum's maintenance could be improved, as some rooms feel damp and have a musty smell, which slightly diminishes the overall comfort for visitors. Despite this, the museum's impressive collection and educational value make it a worthwhile visit. Enhancing the maintenance of the facilities would further improve the experience for...

This museum is not far from the city, from the entrance we have to write a guest book and we are not in kenai charge a dime, in the room we have been shown video about surakarta and its surroundings, there is a variety of ancient relics we need to know as local and international tourists, we can listen to gending- gending Java from the video, and we are free to photograph there, but we are not allowed to hold the ancient relics, although it is arranged neatly but there is still some dust still stuck around, first time come it was nice, the guard is...