The Kanawa Museum in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, is a treasure trove of local history and culture, housing an impressive collection of Dayak artifacts and traditional weapons.
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Best time to visit
May to September
Languages
Indonesian · Dayak
Coordinates
-0.017°, 109.344°
Key facts
1The museum's name, Kanawa, means 'victory' in the Dayak Kenyah language
2It houses over 1,000 artifacts, including traditional Dayak weapons and tools
3The museum also displays a collection of Chinese ceramics and coins
Timeline
1974: The museum was established as a local history museum
1980: The museum was renamed to Kanawa Museum
2004: The museum was moved to its current location
