Immerse in an experience of puppetry in Indonesia and learn the history that comes with it by watching the art show offered at Wayang Museum Jakarta.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Sunday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
What to expect?
What to expect?
Wayang or puppetry is a unique Indonesian cultural art and by watching the performance, one will be able to understand more about the culture. Wayang Museum in Jakarta is the place where you get to see and experience this Wayang puppetry show and art, by touring around to see the effort that goes into making these puppets.
Located at Kota Tua, Wayang Museum can be a bit crowded with tour buses in the area as it is a known local attraction in Jakarta. The museum itself has been there for many years. Some of the interiors and exteriors of the place can appear a bit run down but the many displays of the puppets and other hand crafted art are still very much an attraction to both locals and tourists.
Watch the famous Javanese Wayang Kulit puppetry show at Wayang Museum while you are here. Be sure to spend some time and enjoy this interesting entertainment. The 2-storey museum houses plenty of unique displays of puppets and stores a complete history of this unique Javanese masterpiece.
If you are one who admires the little details of such artform, be prepared to spend more time at Wayang Museum as the detailed carvings of the puppets will amaze you. Learn how the many origins in Indonesia play their part in making this art an interesting display by including their own distinctive styles into it. Besides that, there are also other puppet displays from other countries such as France and many more and you get to see them all under one roof.
Located at Kota Tua, Wayang Museum can be a bit crowded with tour buses in the area as it is a known local attraction in Jakarta. The museum itself has been there for many years. Some of the interiors and exteriors of the place can appear a bit run down but the many displays of the puppets and other hand crafted art are still very much an attraction to both locals and tourists.
Watch the famous Javanese Wayang Kulit puppetry show at Wayang Museum while you are here. Be sure to spend some time and enjoy this interesting entertainment. The 2-storey museum houses plenty of unique displays of puppets and stores a complete history of this unique Javanese masterpiece.
If you are one who admires the little details of such artform, be prepared to spend more time at Wayang Museum as the detailed carvings of the puppets will amaze you. Learn how the many origins in Indonesia play their part in making this art an interesting display by including their own distinctive styles into it. Besides that, there are also other puppet displays from other countries such as France and many more and you get to see them all under one roof.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Camera
- Water bottle
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
- Gift shop
- Toilets
- Snack bars
- Air-conditioned spaces
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Safety tips
Safety tips
- Be careful not to touch the glass display or break the items exhibited in the museum.
- Lighting at some areas might be dim and spooky. Ensure someone is around at all times.
- Do not linger around the museum past closing hours.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- There are live Wayang shows on weekends so if you are visiting the museum on these days, be sure not to miss this opportunity.
- Live puppet shows would not be available during the Islamic month of Ramadhan so do take note when you are visiting during this period of time.
- Here, you will find staffs there that would offer to bring you around and explain the displays in details on a guided tour. However, these do not come for free and you are expected to tip them. Should you choose to do so, communicate in advance on fees or payments with the staff to avoid misunderstandings.
- Most of the explanations for the displays are not in English and it might be a bit hard to understand if you do not speak the language. It might help if you hire a local English-speaking guide if you are really keen on understanding the culture in detail.
- There are also organised tours or self-guided tours during operational hours and if you are planning a tour there, you might be able to ask whether there are discounts or special prices for group tours.
- Souvenirs at the gift shop is said to be pretty affordable so one might want to get a trinket or two as a keepsake to remember this trip by.
- The snack bar is only available during the end of the tour there so you might want to be prepared with water or not go on an empty stomach if you are planning a trip here.
- Wayang Museum Jakarta is also strategically situated amongst other interesting museums like the Fatahillah Museum, so you can also plan a trip to some of these neighbouring museums as well.
- Try going to the museum in the morning as the weather can be quite hot during afternoons and evenings. Although certain areas are air-conditioned, the facilities are quite run down so it can be a bit stuffy and hot during the noon and evenings.
What to expect?
What to expect?
Wayang or puppetry is a unique Indonesian cultural art and by watching the performance, one will be able to understand more about the culture. Wayang Museum in Jakarta is the place where you get to see and experience this Wayang puppetry show and art, by touring around to see the effort that goes into making these puppets.
Located at Kota Tua, Wayang Museum can be a bit crowded with tour buses in the area as it is a known local attraction in Jakarta. The museum itself has been there for many years. Some of the interiors and exteriors of the place can appear a bit run down but the many displays of the puppets and other hand crafted art are still very much an attraction to both locals and tourists.
Watch the famous Javanese Wayang Kulit puppetry show at Wayang Museum while you are here. Be sure to spend some time and enjoy this interesting entertainment. The 2-storey museum houses plenty of unique displays of puppets and stores a complete history of this unique Javanese masterpiece.
If you are one who admires the little details of such artform, be prepared to spend more time at Wayang Museum as the detailed carvings of the puppets will amaze you. Learn how the many origins in Indonesia play their part in making this art an interesting display by including their own distinctive styles into it. Besides that, there are also other puppet displays from other countries such as France and many more and you get to see them all under one roof.
Located at Kota Tua, Wayang Museum can be a bit crowded with tour buses in the area as it is a known local attraction in Jakarta. The museum itself has been there for many years. Some of the interiors and exteriors of the place can appear a bit run down but the many displays of the puppets and other hand crafted art are still very much an attraction to both locals and tourists.
Watch the famous Javanese Wayang Kulit puppetry show at Wayang Museum while you are here. Be sure to spend some time and enjoy this interesting entertainment. The 2-storey museum houses plenty of unique displays of puppets and stores a complete history of this unique Javanese masterpiece.
If you are one who admires the little details of such artform, be prepared to spend more time at Wayang Museum as the detailed carvings of the puppets will amaze you. Learn how the many origins in Indonesia play their part in making this art an interesting display by including their own distinctive styles into it. Besides that, there are also other puppet displays from other countries such as France and many more and you get to see them all under one roof.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Camera
- Water bottle
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
- Gift shop
- Toilets
- Snack bars
- Air-conditioned spaces
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Safety tips
Safety tips
- Be careful not to touch the glass display or break the items exhibited in the museum.
- Lighting at some areas might be dim and spooky. Ensure someone is around at all times.
- Do not linger around the museum past closing hours.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- There are live Wayang shows on weekends so if you are visiting the museum on these days, be sure not to miss this opportunity.
- Live puppet shows would not be available during the Islamic month of Ramadhan so do take note when you are visiting during this period of time.
- Here, you will find staffs there that would offer to bring you around and explain the displays in details on a guided tour. However, these do not come for free and you are expected to tip them. Should you choose to do so, communicate in advance on fees or payments with the staff to avoid misunderstandings.
- Most of the explanations for the displays are not in English and it might be a bit hard to understand if you do not speak the language. It might help if you hire a local English-speaking guide if you are really keen on understanding the culture in detail.
- There are also organised tours or self-guided tours during operational hours and if you are planning a tour there, you might be able to ask whether there are discounts or special prices for group tours.
- Souvenirs at the gift shop is said to be pretty affordable so one might want to get a trinket or two as a keepsake to remember this trip by.
- The snack bar is only available during the end of the tour there so you might want to be prepared with water or not go on an empty stomach if you are planning a trip here.
- Wayang Museum Jakarta is also strategically situated amongst other interesting museums like the Fatahillah Museum, so you can also plan a trip to some of these neighbouring museums as well.
- Try going to the museum in the morning as the weather can be quite hot during afternoons and evenings. Although certain areas are air-conditioned, the facilities are quite run down so it can be a bit stuffy and hot during the noon and evenings.
Immerse in an experience of puppetry in Indonesia and learn the history that comes with it by watching the art show offered at Wayang Museum Jakarta.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Sunday | 09:00 am to 05:00 pm |
