It's well maintained heritage sight! There are 2 buildings, of which 1 is replica. Make sure you go inside to see the family tree, traditional clothes, weapons. There are also lot of pictures. It's good spot for people who love to click selfies. Make sure you bring a hat, if it's sunny day. The toilets are run down.

There are plenty of students visiting during weekdays for school activities. They range from Junior High School to College students. This museum provides A clean environment and beautiful structures, it is recommended to come during the morning, 8 AM above. It won't open before 8 AM. They provide an extensive amount of information about the cultural items put for display. Weapons, Fashion, literature, currency, Cultural relics and crafts.

Brief excursion here. Learning few things about Gowa's kings

Museum Balla Lompoa merupakan salah satu bangunan bersejarah yang ada di wilayah Kerajaan Goa. Balla Lompoa adalah salah satu Istana untuk Kerajaan Goa. Kata Balla Lompoa berasal dari bahasa makassar yang berarti Rumah yang Besar. Mengapa dikatakan Rumah yang Besar? Padahal ada bangunan yang lebih besar disampingnya? Balla Lompoa sebenarnya memiliki pemaknaan tersendiri sehingga dikatakan seperti itu. Disebut Balla Lompoa karena didalamnya terdapat "Kallompoang" yang artinya Kebesaran. Kebesaran seorang raja. Itulah alasan mengapa disebut sebagai Balla Lompoa. Setelah Raja Goa ke 36, Sultan Abdul Kadir Aididdin Andi Idjo Karaengta Lalolang (Bupati Pertama di Kabupaten Gowa) wafat, Istana Balla Lompoa kemudia dijadikan Museum Balla Lompoa. Kawasan Museum Balla Lompoa juga mempunyai Istana Tamalate yang sering digunakan sebagai gedung serba guna. Balla Lompoa Museum is one of the historic buildings in the territory of the Kingdom of Goa. Balla Lompoa is one of the Palace for the Kingdom of Goa. The word Balla Lompoa comes from the makassar language which means the Great House. Why is a the Great House? Though there is a larger building beside it? Balla Lompoa actually has its own meaning so it is said that. Called Balla Lompoa because inside there is "Kallompoang" which means Greatness. The greatness of a king. That is the reason why it is called Balla Lompoa. After King Goa to 36, Sultan Abdul Kadir Aididdin Andi Idjo Karaengta Lalolang (First Regent in Gowa District) died, the Palace of Balla Lompoa then made Museum Balla Lompoa. Balla Lompoa Museum area also has Tamalate Palace which is often used as a multipurpose building.

You can dress up with their costumes and take nice pictures around the place! Inside the Museum, there is the original crown of the King of Gowa! You can even held wedding functions here! At this museum also you can find out how a wedding ceremony usually carried out!

You can see the Crown of King of Gowa in this place. The Crown have a good design like a lotus flower. But, i think that design also similar with cobra. Many things about Gowa Empire you can see in Balla Lompoa. And of course you can take a non commercial photo for free.

The front gate is always closed, So u need to head to the rear gate to get in. It's a little bit dirty because of littering trashes around. There're couple houses on stilts (rumah panggung); one for the King family's quarter, one is for the museum. The ticket fee for the museum costs IDR 5.000. Inside the museum, you can see the traditional clothing, traditional music instrument, the King's family tree, King’s throne, and many portraits of the previous Kings. This place adorned with red and yellow curtains, giving it amazing touches. You won't get bored looking at it. The wind breezing through the big windows makes this place even more relaxing.

One of the national heritage sites. They also provide traditional costume rental for photography purpose. Please bring your personal umbrella, sunglasses and other sun protection kit.

The Big House of Gowa Sultanate Kingdome, Museum Shows Kingdom Properties And Household Tools And There's Local Guide, Entrance Fee Very Affordable And Quiet Reachable Distance From Makassar City

The Kesultanan Gowa museum must be revitalized.

Small museum in a big old wood buildings with history objects like clothes , weapon...and traditionnal ceremony ! Cheap and local museum.Must see.

A traditional museum with experienced guide who is an expert in the culture of Bugis Makassar. Lack of maintenance and preservation by the authorities may damage this wonderful structure