House of Danar Hadi

A great place to learn about the history of batik. The museum is well organized and preserved. Plenty of batik collection, even from 100 years ago. Paying 45k per person for entrance fee is very worth it, especially we were accompanied with a very informative guide, Mbak Mutiara, who patiently answered our questions. For batik lovers, it is a must to visit place when im Solo.

One of the best museum trip I ever had. Very nice and clean place. Very neat arrangements although some exhibit lacked written information. But the tour guide was really patient and meticulously explain each and every details of the 11 sections of the batik museum. He really knows and understands and can explain very well almost each batik piece. No photos allowed by their house rules for company discreet reasons. But 2 hours trip around the whole museum with that ticket price (IDR 45.000,- per person already includes tour guide service) was really worth it. Kudos once again to Danar Hadi Solo team.

If you really want to know how and what batik is about, then please visit this museum. In a guided tour of an hour you get to see the finest batik in the world. You get to see the finest and the most exclusive and rarest pieces. All presented in 11 rooms, very nicely and appropriately presented. The guide was very knowledgeable and did not push you to buy anything. You also get to see how the wax is applied to the fabric in real time by highly experienced women. And this is only a small, yet important part of the whole, long process. The shop is next door and also worth a visit. This your chance to be sure of what you are buying is real. Often the batik is stamped, but just as often, it is a mix of stamping and hand-applied waxing (which really drives up the price). But the price range has something for everyone. Go enjoy. You don't have to buy anything if you don't want to.

Batik Danar Hadi Museum in Surakarta is a fantastic destination for anyone interested in the rich tradition of Indonesian batik. The museum showcases an impressive collection of batik from various regions across the country, with pieces that span centuries of craftsmanship. The exhibits offer a deep dive into the history, techniques, and cultural significance of batik, making it both educational and visually captivating. The museum is well-maintained, with detailed explanations for each display, and visitors can also enjoy watching batik-making demonstrations. It’s a must-visit for art lovers and those keen to learn more about one of Indonesia’s most iconic cultural traditions.

An amazing batik experience, you get to see how it's evolved over the years and how each region makes their own. Unfortunately no photo taking in the main museum area, but the workshop area is okay! Our guide Gigim was amazing, knowledgable and really hilarious!

One of the must-visit places while you’re in Surakarta! I’m Indonesian, born and raised. Do I know Batik? Of course! Do I know its history and how it’s made? Not a clue (I do have a clue but not that much, lol) Well, this place offers exactly that knowledge, along with lots and lots of beautiful private collections that are decades old. In the museum, you’ll be guided by a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. I was traveling alone and happened to be the only visitor at the time, and I was lucky to be guided by Mba Mutiara, she felt more like a friend. She answered every question and even responded to my endless fascination with more fun facts, which made my experience even more enjoyable and unforgettable. Terima kasih Mba Mutia ^^ I highly recommend visiting the House of Danar Hadi if you want to learn more about one of Indonesia’s greatest heritages that is Batik. I really enjoyed my visit, and I hope you will too ^^

Imho, this is the best place if you want to learn about the history of batik. The museum is located on the back of the Danar Hadi baik shop. First of all, you need to pay the museum ticket at the shop. It's 45k rupiahs for general admission, and 25k rupiahs for students. Then there’ll be a guide assigned for you and directed you to the back of the shop, where the museum is located. The guide will accompany you throughout all 12 museum areas. Do note that touching the kain batik, taking photographs or video are prohibited. These prohibitions are measures to protect the kain batik, some of them already 100 years old or more, even older than Indonesia. The only area in which photographs or video are allowed is the last area, the guide will tell you. Oh, and the workshop area. However, the workshop is closed on Sunday. Our guide was Mr.Gigih. He explained to us in Indonesian language. I don't know whether he could speak English or not. Nevertheless, he explained not just the characteristics of kain batik displayed, but also the history of Indonesia during the time those kain batik produced. It was amazing to listen to the history and how it affected the patterns on batik. The museum tour ended after 1.5 hours, more or less. It was enlightening, really worth our time. Huge appreciation for Mr.Gigih. After the museum tour, you will arrive at the shop again. There are many beautiful collections of kain batik to buy. Men shirts, women shirts, shawls and skirts made from batik cap, tulis or combination of both. It doesn't feel pricey after hearing the explanation of kain batik during the museum tour. Anyway, I hope that many people could come to this museum of batik which is owned by the Danar Hadi group. The collections are well curated. The place is big, bright and clean. The guide is kind, friendly and knowledgeable. It is really worth your time.

Batik is beautifully displayed and you get to see the evolution of the many different patterns. Big display of the royal pattern. And at the end you can see someone working on a batik. I would have stayed hours looking at the designs. My guide was Gidih and it was very intern hearing his explanations about batik, the company and other topics. Only one negative thing: photos are not allowed in the majority of the tour ;-)