Museum Majapahit Trowulan — Attraction in Trowulan

A Brief about Majapahit Empire

Majapahit Empire is the greatest empire in Indonesia history. This Hindu-Buddha based-empire named after a bitter fruit called maja, established by Raden Wijaya in 1293 with Trowulan a region in East Java become its capital city and center of government. The formation of this empire had marked the end of civil wars of power struggles between Singhasari and Kediri Kingdom.

The golden period of Majapahit Empire was in 1350-1389 at the moment its ruled by Raja Hayam Wuruk with Mahapatih Gajah Mada on his side. Majapahit Empire borned two masterpieces which become symbol of power and legitimation in Indonesia until nowadays including Sumpah Palapa spoken by Mahapatih Gajah Mada and Bhineka Tunggal Ika written in Sutasoma Inscription by Mpu Tantular. Both of it are boils down to one visionary dream promising to expand the territory of Majapahit Empire, reigning and uniting over many parts of islands including Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Celebes, Maluku, Papua, even Philippines Archipelagoes and then named it as Nusantara which later be the foundation of Indonesia.

Majapahit Empire fell in 1527 caused of Perang Paregreg means civil wars of internal power struggles and war facing Demak Sultanate as part of Malacca Sultanate which aimed power transition converting Java from Hindu-Buddha to Islam. After defeated, most of the ruler of this empire were moved to Bali, the throne were moved to Demak ruled by Raden Fatah as the sultan. This had left Trowulan as an abandoned empty land which now become a mysterious historical mega-site of never ending exploration.

A Brief about Museum of Majapahit

Museum of Majapahit built in 1924-1926 by the initiative collaboration between Mojokerto Regent R.A.A Kromodjojo Adinegoro and Holland Architect Ir. Henry McLine Pont. The name was once Oudheeidkundhige Vereeneging Majapahit (OVM) become home for communities who is interested in research of Majapahit Empire legacy. There are thousands of Majapahit Empire artifacts founded along their research's excavation such as stones, metal, clays, ceramics, etc so that they decided to build a museum and named it as Museum of Majapahit. Nowadays this museum is still exist and more familiar to be called Museum of Trowulan which presents all of its empire's collections. This is the place for anyone who is willing to learn or just having nostalgia of the greatness of the empire which formed Indonesia through all its...

Trowulan Museum is an archaeological museum located in Trowulan, Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia. This museum was built to store various artifacts and archaeological findings found around Trowulan. This place is one of the most important historical locations in Indonesia that is related to the history of the Majapahit kingdom. Most of the museum collections come from the Majapahit kingdom, but the collection also covers various historical eras in East Java, such as the Kahuripan, Kediri, and Singhasari kingdoms. This museum is located on the west bank of the Segaran pond. Trowulan Museum is a museum that has a collection of relics from the most complete Majapahit period in Indonesia. The history of the Trowulan Museum is closely related to the history of the Trowulan archaeological site. The ruins of the ancient city in Trowulan were discovered in the 19th century. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, governor general of Java between 1811 and 1816 reported the existence of temple ruins that spread over an area of ​​several miles. At that time the area was overgrown with dense teak forests so it was not possible to carry out more detailed surveys.

The urgent need to prevent looting and theft of artifacts from the Trowulan site was the main reason for the construction of a kind of simple storage warehouse which eventually developed into the Trowulan Museum. The museum was founded by Henri Maclaine Pont, a Dutch architect and archaeologist, and thanks to the role of the Regent of Mojokerto, Kanjeng Adipati Ario Kromodjojo Adinegoro.

The new museum was officially opened in 1987. The building of the museum covers an area of ​​57,625 square meters, this building holds a collection of old Trowulan Museum and various stone statues that were previously stored at the Mojokerto Museum.

The construction of a new museum has been proposed in this area and this location has been proposed to be a UNESCO World...

Salah satu cara belajar sejarah yang menyenangkan adalah mengunjungi kawasan Trowulan. Kami sudah belasan kali mengunjungi kawasan ini. Cerita yang tersurat dan tersirat tentang kejayaan Majapahit sebagai cikal bakal Indonesia, suatu kerajaan terbesar yang menyatukan Nusantara tak akan habis dipelajari sekian lamanya. Mengagumkan dan semakin memperkuat rasa bangga menjadi bagian dari negara Indonesia. Kami akan memberikan tips untuk mengunjungi kawasan ini dalam sehari. Kunjungilah kawasan ini dimulai dari pagi hari. Kita bisa melihat kabut masih menyelimuti Kolam Segaran. Kita bisa melihat betapa kolam peninggalan Kerajaan Majapahit ini sungguh luar biasa dengan cerita yang melatarbelakanginya. Kita lanjutkan ke Museum Majapahit. Sebetulnya tempat ini merupakan Pusat Informasi Majapahit. Menjadi tempat yang dikelola oleh BPCB (Balai Pelestarian Cagar Budaya) di bawah Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. Sayang di dalamnya Dinas Pariwisata ikut-ikutan sehingga kawasan ini adalah tempat pendidikan berbayar. Seandainya dinas pariwisata tidak ikut-ikutan, pengelolaan kawasan bersejarah ini akan lebih beradab. Di dalam Pusat Informasi Majapahit ini kita bisa bertanya apa saja kepada para petugas BPCB di sana yang sangat memahami latar belakang benda-benda di sana. Kami sangat senang sekali didampingi oleh Bapak Rojak selama kunjungan. Banyak hal dan cerita terungkap pada benda-benda yang sudah dikelompokkan dan disusun dengan sangat rapi dan teratur. Kebersihan temoat ini luar biasa. Keluar dari tempat ini kita bisa lanjut ke Pendopo Agung. Di sana pun kita bisa melihat peninggalan Kerajaan Majapahit yang megah. Tips kami, ketika sampai di Pendopo Agung,jangan meneruskan perjalanan ke Makam Panggung, kecuali memang kunjungan bertujuan menjalani ritual kepercayaan. Selain juru kunci yang sangat tidak bersahabat, ketus, dan arogan ternyata makam panggung ini tidak didukung bukti-bukti otentik sebagai peninggalan bersejarah. Ketika perut kita sudah lapar dan minta disi, kami menyarankan ke Warubg Barokah yang terletak di ujung perempatan menuju Pendopo Agung. Hidangan khas berupa ikan wader dan sambalnya sungguh sangat lezat. Mbak Uswatun sebagai pemilik warung yang bersih ini sangat ramah. Setelah makan, kita bisa melanjutkan kunjungan ke situs segi enam dan kedaton tempat sumur upas. Kita juga bisa menikmati air dari sumur yang memang berasal dari jaman Kerajaan Majapahit pada masa pemerintahan Raja Hayam Wuruk. Masih ada beberapa tempat yang baik dikunjungi seperti Candi Bajang Ratu, Candi Tikus, Candi Gentong, dan Candi Brahu. Pk. 16.00 tempat-tempat ini ditutup. Selesailah perjalanan sehari di kawasan bersejarah Trowulan. Memang masih sangat kurang dan tidak akan cukup waktu. Kita perlu beberapa kali untuk datang dan merasakan kebesaran Kerajaan Majapahit sebagai cikal bakal...