Jakarta Kite Museum (Museum Layang-Layang) 🪁
A quirky little museum showcasing kites from Indonesia and around the world - more of a cultural experience than a world-class collection, but still worth a visit if you're in the area！ 😊 📍 Location & Basics 🗺️ Google Maps: "Museum Layang-layang Indonesia" 🚖 Grab: "Layang Layang Indonesia Museum" ⏰ Hours: Daily 9:00-16:00 📍 Address: South Jakarta (exact location on Google Maps) 💰 Ticket Info 👤 Adults: 25K IDR | 🧒 Children: 20K IDR 💵 Cash only (no cards accepted) 🎫 Ticket booth is to the right immediately after entering 🎯 What to Expect The museum houses an interesting collection of kites from: ✅ Indonesia: From Aceh to Bandung to Bali to Manado Materials range from traditional washi paper to plastic (including recycled bags!) to leaves Strong local character but somewhat crude craftsmanship ✅ International: Donations from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, NZ, Sweden etc. Mostly flat, smaller kites with finer details 👴 The Experience After buying tickets, the elderly ticket seller (who doubles as your guide) will: 1️⃣ Show you a 15-minute video with English subtitles about kite history in Indonesia (very retro production style, very local flavor) 2️⃣ Take you through the main exhibition hall, explaining each kite 📝 Fun fact: The video claims kite flying originated in Indonesia (based on cave paintings in Sulawesi), which might raise some eyebrows among Chinese visitors... 😅 📸 Pros & Cons ✔️ Good for: Quick cultural experience Photo opportunities with large kites Learning about Indonesian kite traditions ✖️ Downsides: Small collection (you'll finish in 30-45 mins) Craftsmanship varies greatly Not comparable to Weifang's professional kite museum 💡 Tip: If you're nearby, combine with a visit to the nearby Basoeki Abdullah Art Gallery (will review next time！) #JakartaMuseums #IndonesianCulture #WeekendInJakarta #UniqueMuseumExperiences
