Museum Sonobudoyo is a cultural museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, showcasing Javanese heritage through traditional puppets, masks, and musical instruments.
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Best time to visit
April to September
Languages
Indonesian ยท Javanese
Coordinates
-7.795ยฐ, 110.365ยฐ
Key facts
1Houses over 1,500 artifacts, including rare pieces like the 'Wayang Golek' (rod puppets) and 'Wayang Kulit' (shadow puppets)
2Features a traditional Javanese house (rumah adat) within its compound
3Offers regular performances of Javanese music and dance
Timeline
1935: Museum established by Prince Paku Alam VIII
1964: Moved to its current location in the Sonobudoyo complex
1979: Renamed from 'Museum Paku Alam' to 'Museum Sonobudoyo'
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