Bandung is stuffed with museums featuring exhibits and displays focused on West Java culture, lifestyle and history. Visitors will find that museums in Bandung promise less crowds than those of cities such as Jakarta, but still contemplate the multiethnic culture and immortal history of Indonesia. Many of Bandung’s museums are in and around the city center, making it easy for visitors to access several in a single day.
Museum of The Asian-African Conference
Formally referred to as the Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika, the venue celebrates and showcases artefacts related to the Asian-African Conference held in April 1955. Considered a major event in Indonesia’s history, the conference was held a mere 10 years after the country declared its independence. The conference resulted in cooperation between Asian and African nations in “creating world order and world peace”. Opened in 1980, the museum includes a permanent exhibition room, library, audiovisual display room and research facility.
Address: Jalan Asia Afrika No.65 Bandung 40111 West Java Indonesia
Phone: +62 22 42690705
Operating Hours:
– Monday: Closed
– Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Wednesday: Closed
– Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Friday: Closed
– Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission Cost:
– FREE
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The Geological Museum of Bandung
Opened in 1928, this museum includes various rocks, fossils, precious stones and other exhibits of a geological nature. One of the largest structures is that of a fossilized male elephant that is more than 165,000 years old. The museum is divided into several sections, including those focused on the “Geology of Indonesia”, the “History of Life” and “Geological Resources, Benefits and Disasters”. Among the many artefacts held at the museum are several chunks of meteorites that were collected after landing in Java.
Address: Jl. Diponegoro No.57, Cihaur Geulis, Kec. Cibeunying Kaler, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40122, Indonesia
Phone: +62 22 7213822
Operating Hours:
– Monday: Closed
– Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
– Friday: Closed
– Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Admission Cost:
– IDR 10,000
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Sri Baduga Museum
Founded in 1974 and formally declared a state establishment in 1980, the Sri Baduga Museum features exhibits that include artefacts from West Java such as crafts, furnishings, geological findings and items of historical importance. The museum includes three floors of exhibits for visitors to explore. The first floor is primarily focused on the culture and history of the people of West Java, while the second floor examines the influence of Islam and European culture besides appreciating traditional cultural objects. The third floor includes collections of various fabrics, ceramics and other textiles from the region.
Address: Jl. BKR No.185, Pelindung Hewan, Kec. Astanaanyar, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40243, Indonesia
Phone: +62 22 5210976
Operating Hours:
– Monday: Closed
– Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Saturday – Sunday: : 8:00am – 2:00pm
Admission Cost:
– Adult Foreign Tourist: IDR 5,000
– Child Foreign Tourist: IDR 4,000
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