Wayang Museum

Art museum · Pinangsia

Wayang Museum

Art museum · Pinangsia

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Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27 Pinangsia, RT.3/RW.6, Kota Tua, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia

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Javanese puppetry displays, diverse collections, immersive shows  

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Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27 Pinangsia, RT.3/RW.6, Kota Tua, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia Get directions

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Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27 Pinangsia, RT.3/RW.6, Kota Tua, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia Get directions

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wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Aug 18, 2025

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Jakarta’s Museum Wayang reopens with new vision for the future

"Reopened in January 2025 after six months of renovation, this Jakarta museum dedicated to traditional puppet theatre has been extensively updated with interactive games, digital performances and a fully bilingual Bahasa Indonesia–English exhibition. Housed in a neo-Renaissance colonial building dating to 1640 on the edge of Fatahillah Square and a short walk from Kota train station, it traces wayang’s origins in Java (with influences from southern India) and notes UNESCO recognition in 2003. The museum’s vast collection of over 6,000 puppets is shown on a rotating basis every three months and is displayed across two floors: visitors enter beneath towering 3 m figures Gatotkaca and Pergiwa from the Mahabharata, then explore regional traditions (including the Robin Hood–like folk hero Pitung and North Sumatra’s giant funeral puppets) on the first floor and contemporary, experimental and global wayang on the second. New digital installations let visitors experience a virtual wayang performance, test their skills on an interactive gamelan orchestra and even race wayang characters in a Gran Turismo–style game, all designed to keep this centuries-old art form relevant for modern audiences. Open Tue–Sun 9am–5pm; entrance IDR 10,000 on weekdays and IDR 15,000 on weekends." - R Lenggogeni

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Michael M

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Happened to go on a very busy weekend in Kota Tua. A bit crowded but the museum was still easy to navigate. Very well organized and displayed history of Indonesian puppetry. I was most interested in the traditional shadow puppets but learned there is a wide range of other styles of puppets. We very much enjoyed our time there. Highly recommend a visit and even more so if you combine it with a visit to the Makuthurama Pupoet Studio around the block to get a deeper appreciation and a more up-close and living history experience.

JILL Watung

Google
A nice place for the young generation knows the traditional puppet of Indonesia. But at that moment there were many schools also for field trips the place was not too big for many people inside That made it a little bit uncomfortable feeling inside there. If i can give advice , they should arrange the schedule more, so it would not be so crowded inside.

Eka Triakuntini

Google
We had a great experience overall. The museum had been thru a lot of changes; there are varied puppet collections with written description available, and the immersive show is free tho registration is needed at the ticketing booth. If anything, the time for the immersive show was so short, so it felt rushed. And some of the staff was really unfriendly lol Ticket was only 10.000 and the museum opens at 9.00-15.00(closed on Monday), their instagram is more updated on schedules.

Anova Fatimah

Google
As someone who loves museum trips, I absolutely adored this place! The ticket price is incredibly affordable, and once you step inside, you’re treated to a fascinating collection of dolls. From traditional puppet dolls and shadow puppets to the eerie-looking gale-gale dolls, there’s something for every curiosity. You’ll also find unique traditional dolls from around the world, like the iconic Punch and Judy from the UK. Just a side note—it's closed every Monday but open on Sundays. Interestingly, most museums in Jakarta close on Mondays, so it’s totally fair they’re open on Sundays for those weekend visits!

Eleonora

Google
Never thought the renovation would make this Wayang Museum so great! Hope Indonesia can transform more of its traditions into great museums.

Quyen Bui

Google
As someone who loves learning about culture, my visit to the Wayang Museum in Jakarta was both fun and educational. Located in the Old Town (Kota Tua), the museum is easy to find and housed in a charming colonial-style building. Inside, I was amazed by the huge collection of wayang puppets. There were wayang kulit (shadow puppets), wayang golek (wooden puppets), and masks, each beautifully crafted. What surprised me most was the variety—not just from Indonesia but also from other countries like Malaysia and India. It really showed how puppetry connects cultures. The museum taught me a lot about the stories and traditions behind wayang performances, which are such an important part of Javanese and Balinese culture. Even though I don’t speak much Bahasa Indonesia, I could still enjoy the displays, but I wish there were more English descriptions for international visitors. The museum wasn’t crowded when I went, which made it easy to take my time and admire the details of the puppets. The entry fee was affordable, and I felt it was well worth it. The building could use a little updating, and the lighting was a bit dim in some areas. But overall, I enjoyed the visit and would recommend it to anyone interested in art or culture.

Rhenal Marcel

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It was splendid experience that I had ever before. On the weekend, adult must pay Rp15K and even cheaper for college or children just for 5K. For Foreigners you can pay Rp 50K (Arround $3). Please visit their Tiktok for more informations. I hope they change their subtitle in Immersive room into Upper Part cause sometimes someone cover the subtitle and the back rows seat just barely see those words. Recommendation for those who want visit this museum: Don't choose nearly time in immersive room schedule when you arrive (Give some like a 30 or 60 minutes before you go ahead the room, so you can enjoy reading all the history) Image 1: Welcoming Room after Ticketing Image 2: After Immersive Room (You Can Take many Photos here and Afterward) Image 3: Immersive Room

Nur Fitri Alviani

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Tiket 15k untuk org dewasa di weekend, 10k on weekday. Students need to show their school card so they get the price 6.5/7k