Museum Wayang (Jakarta)


Museum Wayang










Wayang is the most popular puppet
theatre / art in Indonesia, where they usually told dramatic story through
shadows. This particular art celebrates the culture of Indonesia and it was
first originated back in the Hindu Kingdom era in Indonesia. Back in the day
wayang also serves as the media for entertainment, education and to spread
messages. Located in Taman Fatahillah this museum are one of the five museum
that located in the complex of Old Town Jakarta. The museum includes the
collections of wayang from Java, and other location across Indonesia as well as
China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Europe.
The building was first called De
Oude Hollandsche Kerk or Dutch Old Church that first was built on 1640. Then on 1732 the building was renovated and changed its name into De Nieuwe Hollandsche Kerk or Dutch New church, the building stands tall until 1808 and then was almost destroyed by the earthquake that happened in the same year. The new building was finally build and officially open in August 13th, 1975. The museum offers  Wayang performance on Sunday from 10am to 2pm that you can watch for free.





Best time to visit 12.00 - 15.00

Ticket prices Rp 5.000,00/person

 Pintu Besar Utara Street number 27 Pinangsia, Kota Tua, Tamansari, Jakarta  


































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