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Puppet Museum (Museum Wayang)

Jl. Pintu Besar Utara 27 | Old Batavia, Jakarta, Indonesia
62 21 692 9560
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As featured in Jakarta for young kids
Ranked #14 of 53 attractions in Jakarta
Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: This museum exhibits a great many wayang kulit, two-dimensional puppets used in the ancient art of Javanese storytelling.
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Jakarta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

There are various puppet from all parts of Indonesia, some other countries, and also traditional mask. They are unique. If we have time, going through every information of the puppets must be interesting. However the puppets arrangement from the entrance alley could be better and lighting could help as it was a little dark and dusty. The entrance fee is... More

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Ostend, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I liked this Wayang pupppets, but also the reminding tombstones of the dutch. they do us remember quite a history far from their homes !

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Tangerang, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Museum wayang is a really interesting little place to visit. A mixture of the wonderful puppets that are so renowned throughout the world and some history thrown in. In Kota Tua (old town) it is a bit of a tourist trap and as a bule you will be charged more. However more means nothing, a matter of an extra few... More

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Leander, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This is an interesting Museum. Wayang, is a traditional puppet throughout Indonesia, they are traditionally shadow puppets and told with very ancient stories.....that people in Indonesia flock to see. The Wayang tradition is held within families and the crafting of these puppets is revered. Some of the guides do speak suffiecient English and will enhance your experience here.

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Bandung, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I love museums, and this one displays lovely and interesting shadow puppets - an important part of Indonesian culture. The puppets are intricate and lovingly made, detailed beyond belief and quite beautiful (in a slightly bizarre way) But don't expect to understand anything about them, because unless you speak Indonesian, you won't. If you're lucky you'll get a chance to... More

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Huntington Beach, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

great stop to get out of the heat as the museum is air conditioned, has clean restrooms and some of the coolest marrionettes and puppets around. when I was there they had a free punch and judy show included. can't beat the 5000 Rupiah admission (50 cents U.S.) don't miss it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This place is more interesting than the other museums put together, despite suffering from the usual poor signage. It has some really beautiful pieces, and if you go at the right time, you can watch a performance.

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Karawang, Indonesia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The museum preserves a lot of puppets which gives you an idea of many ancient Indonesian myths and stories, or even history. However, I was a bit disappointed on the puppet show since it took a long time for an opening with only music and singing. You can see many foreign tourists left after waiting for a long time for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

To see the beautiful puppets is really nice. They are pieces of real art and so colorful. It only costs you one dollar and half an hour to walk through this museum.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Loved it here. So many creative puppets. Would love for an update of this museum, needs love. It truly is a diamond in the rough.

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