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Museum Radya Pustaka

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Cozy 19th-century history museum showcasing weapons, textiles, manuscripts, sculpture & currency. People often mention museum, collection, Surakarta, Indonesia, juga, banyak, Radya, free, oldest, Pustaka,


Address

Slamet Riyadi St No.275, Sriwedari, Laweyan, Surakarta City, Central Java 57141, Indonesia

Contact

+62 271 712306

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM

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  • 5/5 Zee L. 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    cozy and nostalgic place, bringing up on our anchestor's relics while also maintaining the traditional house and its free to visit
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jaso Jangan S. 1 year ago on Google • 660 reviews
    This museum has abundant number of collection. It is considered as one of the oldest museum in Indonesia which contains collections ranging from Javanese manuscripts to ancient Javanese statues. Many of the collection are a really valuable artifacts which important to the history of culture of Java or Indonesia as a whole. My favorite will be the sleeping Vishnu statue (Vishnu Anantasayana). The collections of wayang, and the bowsprit of Kasunanan Surakarta ships/boat. It is a shame that this museum are not well manage and the presentation is cannot exhibit the collections well. Many of the collections are also already stolen. Especially the collections from old Javanese era. At least the manuscripts are preserved well in a room with air conditioner. It would be great if there's a reform in the management.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aulia T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly officers, many interesting agendas, quite a large collection, there is a collection of ancient manuscripts (manuscripts) as well (Original) Petugas ramah, banyak agenda menarik, koleksi cukup banyak, ada koleksi naskah kuno (manuskrip) juga
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Siti R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Such an amazing place to visit. It's very quiet maybe because of the pandemic (Original) Such an amazing place to visit. Sepi banget mungkin karena pandemi
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rivai 4 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    This is a historical museum displaying all information related to Keraton Surakarta, such as ancient statues, gamelan, traditional weapons, keraton uniform and its traditional building miniatures. This museum is very informative, but please do not expect too much. The hall looks shabby and dark. For us, it was creepy. There are big parking spaces around the museum. Just take a visit and fill the guest book. No entrance fee. Car parking fee 5K.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dewy P. 6 years ago on Google • 28 reviews
    This museum is not far from the city, from the entrance we have to write a guest book and we are not in kenai charge a dime, in the room we have been shown video about surakarta and its surroundings, there is a variety of ancient relics we need to know as local and international tourists, we can listen to gending- gending Java from the video, and we are free to photograph there, but we are not allowed to hold the ancient relics, although it is arranged neatly but there is still some dust still stuck around, first time come it was nice, the guard is very friendly
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juliani T. 1 year ago on Google • 25 reviews
    The oldest museum in Indonesia, I personally just love how they kept all the ancient items nicely. These are a glimpse of some from my last visit. Hope many people will show more interest #Ayokemuseum ;)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sena K. 2 months ago on Google • 53 reviews New
    Very informative, history rich Indonesia's history since colonialism from hat, keris, mask, paper money, statue collections and many more. Cheap ticket
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hamzah Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place whose name sounds less attractive is very educative for the general public. I think this place needs to be renamed to be more attractive to the people. Actually there have been innovations such as the use of audio visual media, but the numbers are minimal and too monotonous. Try to bring games, interactive games or something like that would be more exciting than just looking at historical relics. (Original) Tempat yang namanya terdengar kurang menarik padahal sangat edukatif untuk masyarakat umum. Menurut saya tempat ini perlu direbranding supaya lebih menarik bagi masyarkat. Sebenarnya sudah ada inovasi seperti penggunaan media audio visual, tetapi jumlahnya minim dan terlalu monoton. Coba hadirkan games, permainan interaktif atau semacamnya pasti lebih seru daripada sekedar melihat-lihat peninggalan bersejarah.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martha K. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff 😊 It's free 😊 Closed on Monday ✔
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Indah P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The collection is complete and very educative. There is a monument on the front page that is very iconic so it is good for object photos. Then the building is also a historical building. Actually I like to go to museums, just sometimes it is a bit nervous when I come here because there are so many incense sticks and the collection seems rather sacred because there are keris, statues and so on. The weather is also cold so it really supports the atmosphere. Hahaaha ... it's better if you come here looking for friends to chat. But the museum isn't empty, there are a lot of employees (lots of them) and there are security guards. Then there is a kind of research team too. So there are quite a lot of human friends. Hehehehe ... just put it in, maybe pay more attention to the treatment because there is a lot of fine dust around. Overall okay. Thank you hopefully help. (Original) Koleksinya lengkap dan sangat edukatif. Ada monumen di halaman depan yang ikonik banget jadi bagus buat obyek foto. Terus bangunannya juga bangunan bersejarah. Sebenernya saya suka ke musium, cuma kadang agak deg-deg an pas kesini soalnya banyak dupa-dupa gitu dan koleksinya sepertinya agak sakral juga karena ada keris, arca dan sebagainya. Hawanya juga dingin jd mendukung banget suasananya. Hahaaha.. sebaiknya kalau kesini cari temen buat ngobrol. Tapi musium gak sepi sih banyak pegawainya (banyak banget malah) sama ada satpamnya. Terus ada semacam tim peneliti gitu juga. Jadi lumayan banyak temen manusianya sih. Hehehehe.. masukan aja mungkin lebih perhatikan perawatannya karena banyak debu debu halus di sekitar. Overall oke. Terimakasih semoga membantu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pasha Rizky D. 1 year ago on Google
    The oldest museum in Indonesia definitely deserved to be known well domestically. There are lots of interesting collections from the days of Colonialism, mixed with the elements of Javanese aristocracy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jajaval N. 8 months ago on Google
    This museum is under renovation/ the maintenance needs urgent / artefacts are interesting, but need arrange for being attractive for tourists.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Enda G. 6 months ago on Google • 229 reviews
    (if im not misaken) it's the oldest and first museum in indonesia, i come late ~3.30 (which almost the closed time), had 30 minutes to go around the place. it's free! not too much to read, but i love the ambience.

  • 5/5 Jonathan Justin Andrew G. 6 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    The best place if you want to looking for artifac, in this place you can found so many keris (the traditional weapon from indonesia),many vase, in this place you can learn so much history there is no ticket you just need to fill the guest book and you can get entire the museum for free

  • 5/5 Dita P. 11 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Good place for learning about Javanese' culture. You can see some interesting things like keris, tombak, and wayang. I is free, clean, and organized.

  • 5/5 Edy Kurniawan S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum is very historic ... including the museum directly brought with the aura of the past (Original) Museum sangat bersejarah ..masuk musieum langsung kebawa aura masa lalu

  • 4/5 Hari D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum that stores various historical and cultural objects in Surakarta. There are various kinds of statues, statues, artifacts and other historical heritage objects that can be enjoyed in this museum. It is located near the Jalan Slamet Riyadi Surakarta. There is also an archive library. Besides storing historical objects, the Radya Pustaka museum building itself is a cultural heritage building. The entry fee is also not expensive. It is suitable for historical tours with children and families. If further developed, this museum can become a historical center in Surakarta. (Original) Museum yang menyimpan berbagai benda sejarah dan budaya yang ada di Surakarta. Terdapat berbagai macam arca, patung, artefak dan benda- benda peninggalan sejarah lainnya yang dapat dinikmati di dalam museum ini. Letaknya dekat dengan jalan Raya Slamet Riyadi Surakarta. Terdapat juga perpustakaan arsip. Selain menyimpan benda bersejarah, bangunan museum Radya Pustaka sendiri merupakan bangunan cagar budaya. Biaya masuknya juga tidak mahal. Sangat cocok untuk wisata sejarah dengan anak dan keluarga. Bila dikembangkan lebih lanjut, museum ini dapat menjadi pusat kesejarahan di Surakarta.

  • 5/5 Hafida Arneta K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Radya Pustaka Museum is one of the museums in Solo that must be visited. The location is very strategic, so that transportation access is easy. Free entrance fee. Suitable for all people. Have a nice visit! (Original) Museum Radya Pustaka ini salah satu museum di Solo yang wajib dikunjungi. Lokasinya sangat strategis, sehingga akses transportasinya pun mudah. Gratis biaya masuk. Cocok untuk semua kalangan. Selamat berkunjung!

  • 5/5 ardika p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) because there is a lot of history that friends must know (Original) karena banyak sejarah yang harus teman" tau

  • 5/5 Hilman K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The collection is many, not enough time all day to explore it (Original) Koleksinya banyak, gak cukup waktu seharian untuk menjelajahinya

  • 4/5 Pradhika A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Entry is free. It contained historic objects left from the palace. (Original) Masuknya gratis. Isinya benda2 bersejarah peminggalan keraton.

  • 4/5 joko s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is nice, on the edge of Jalan Slamet Riyadi too. Radya Pustaka is a museum that originally kept libraries (documents / manuscripts / books, etc.). In its development, this museum also has a collection of not only books / books / documents. For example, puppets with various types. There are also gamelan, ceramics, statues, weapons, and boat decorations. In addition to tourist visits, this place often also helps students or researchers who are conducting research. (Original) Tempatnya bagus, di pinggir Jalan Slamet Riyadi pula. Radya Pustaka merupakan museum yang awalnya menyimpan pustaka (dokumen/manuskrip/buku,dll.). Dalam perkembangannya, museum ini juga memiliki koleksi tidak hanya buku/kitab/dokumen saja. Misalnya, wayang dengan berbagai jenisnya. Ada juga gamelan, keramik, patung, senjata, dan hiasan perahu. Selain untuk kunjungan wisata, tempat ini sering juga membantu mahasiswa atau peneliti yang sedang melaksanakan penelitian.

  • 4/5 Istiqomatuttaqiyyah 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place for community gathering to share rice solo (Original) Tempat kumpul komunitas berbagi nasi solo

  • 5/5 Berlabel G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Open from 09.00 (Original) Buka mulai jam 09.00

  • 5/5 Louise H. 3 years ago on Google
    Small but well worth visiting. Clean, cool and well maintained. Variety of Javanese artefacts with information in both Bahasa and English.

  • 4/5 Sarah S. 2 years ago on Google
    the content & the purpose of this place is very good but the ambiance & the building will surely neefd to be renovated.

  • 5/5 Frans B. 2 years ago on Google
    Oldest literature JavaScript

  • 5/5 Ghina r. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is good, clean, and the best place to learn about history

  • 3/5 Andy R. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s free...! No charge, what a pity for such a historical site. There’s lack of maintenance everywhere.

  • 4/5 KhaSanah C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Come here late / late. I just want to hik. The noodles 👍👍👍👍👍 (Original) Kesini nya sore an / malem. Cuma mau nge-hik. Mie nya 👍👍👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Dewanto A. 1 year ago on Google
    Opened 18 October 1890 by Raden Adipati Sosrodiningrat IV, it is the oldest museum in Indonesia. The museum tells the history of Surakarta from the Mataram kingdom up to the modern era. Admission price are FREE of charge. Though personally I wouldn't mind charging admission fee if it meant the artifacts are take better care of. Had a lot of concern especially for the ancient Arcas (stone statues) being exposed outside the building.

  • 4/5 Jon S. 1 year ago on Google
    Contents are many but storylines need improvements.

  • 5/5 Salwain N. 1 year ago on Google
    It's so fun to go here with friends, alone, or family

  • 4/5 Rudy S. 8 months ago on Google
    if the entrance has tickets fee, i think the artefacts can be displayed more aesthetics with enough information which can increase visitors

  • 5/5 Ardy Galih P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The aroma of museun and the arrangement of the collections is interesting (Original) Aroma museun dan penataan koleksinya menarik

  • 5/5 Sundjoto S. 3 years ago on Google
    The oldest museum in Indonesia. It is worth visiting.

  • 4/5 W R. 5 years ago on Google
    Full of Collection from Ancient Coin to Stupa. from Thousands Years to 19th century. I These places shall be same level with museum in europe from the number of collection. Goverment shall let profesional to maintain this place since i saw many possibility improvement. This place is free entrance

  • 5/5 Donny W. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiet place but held one of the best collection

  • 4/5 Laszlo W. 4 years ago on Google
    A very old and somewhat faded collection of Javanese crafts and scriptures housed in a historic building. Well worth a look considering it is free.

  • 5/5 Boni C. 5 years ago on Google
    Free entrance and it has English translation on some items which are sincerely appreciated.

  • 5/5 Eleora 5 years ago on Google
    You can visit this oldest museum with free entrance facility. With warm regards from the staffs and beautiful ancient stuffs inside it. You can find a huge number of old books from Dutch or Javanese culture. You can also find your "wuku" by matching your birth date. If you want to know more, you should visit this museum, it is fun.

  • 5/5 ulfa i. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The manuscript room is for research purposes only. So yesterday I haven't had the opportunity to look at the collection. But, it's OK. Finally you can visit the oldest museum in Indonesia 😊 (Original) Ruang manuskrip hanya untuk pengunjung dengan tujuan penelitian. Jadi kemarin belum berkesempatan lihat-lihat koleksinya. But, it's OK. Akhirnya bisa berkunjung ke museum tertua di Indonesia ini 😊

  • 5/5 Andi s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) one of the museums / tourist spots in solo (Original) salah satuu museum/tmpat wisata di solo

  • 5/5 Reza Setia F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is very nice, there are many collections of relics from the Surakarta palace (Original) Tempatnya sangat bagus didalamnya terdapat banyak koleksi koleksi peninggalan keraton surakarta

  • 5/5 bombom f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nyman clean tidy friendly friendly staff ... (Original) Nyman bersih rapi pegawai ramah ramah......

  • 5/5 jacko S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Mantab

  • 5/5 Diah ayu w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although limited space but a lot of knowledge (Original) Walopun terbatas ruang tp banyak pengetahuan

  • 4/5 Taufan A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historical tours (Original) Wisata sejarah

  • 5/5 explore s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The layout of the Radya Pustaka museum collection is cool (Original) Tata letak koleksi museum Radya pustaka keren

  • 5/5 karya n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Jasmerah .... for crita .. our siblings "t4 comfortable (Original) Jasmerah....buat crita ..adik" kita...t4 nyaman

  • 5/5 Reza A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting with a complete and diverse collection. The several detailed explanations also make it easier to imagine situations in which these heirlooms are still in use (Original) Menarik sekali dengan koleksi yang lengkap dan beragam. Beberapa penjelasan terperincinya juga memudahkan untuk membayangkan situasi dimana pusaka pusaka ini masih digunakan

  • 4/5 BroJan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Plenty of incense per room (Original) Banyak dupa d setiap ruangan

  • 5/5 Dewi S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rest at 12.00-13.00 WIB (Original) Istirahat jam 12.00-13.00 WIB

  • 5/5 Abdul 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Radya Pustaka Museum founded by Kanjeng Raden Adipati Sosrodiningrat IV on October 18, 1890 is one of the oldest museums in Indonesia. In this museum, there are several historical objects, including ceramics, heirlooms and manuscripts and books "historic during the royal period. (Original) Museum Radya Pustaka didirikan oleh Kanjeng Raden Adipati Sosrodiningrat IV pada 18 Oktober 1890 ini merupakan salah satu museum tertua yang ada di Indonesia. Di museum ini terdapat beberapa benda peninggalan sejarah antara lain keramik, pusaka serta manuskrip dan buku" bersejarah pada masa kerajaan.

  • 5/5 Mikael S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first museum in Indonesia and there are traces of Napoleon Bonaparte here. The collection is cool. Don't forget to use the guide here (Original) Museum pertama di Indonesia dan ada jejak Napoleon Bonaparte disini. Koleksinya keren2. Jangan lupa pakai guide disini

  • 4/5 Jonii P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To save heirlooms or relics of the past / kingdom (Original) Untuk menyimpan pusaka atau barang peninggalan masa lalu /kerajaan

  • 5/5 wahhab a. 3 years ago on Google
    best

  • 5/5 Nova A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historical tourist destinations in the city of Surakarta. You could say this is the oldest museum in Java that still exists today. Radya Pustaka Museum collects various ancient objects from the Hindu-Buddhist period to the colonial period. There are many collections of statues and various objects that are still connected to the kingdom in Surakarta. Many ancient Javanese manuscripts are stored here. Each collection has been grouped according to its period and type. The museum feels quite quiet, but there's no need to be afraid. Because undoubtedly you will even be amazed by the collection objects. No entrance ticket is charged for visitors, just fill in the guest book. Here it is equipped with facilities such as toilets, prayer rooms and ample parking lots. The location of the museum is quite strategic, it can be reached by various modes of transportation. Oh yes, here we can also learn about ancient Javanese manuscripts. That's right. (Original) Destinasi wisata sejarah di Kota Surakarta. Boleh dibilang ini museum tertua di Jawa yg masih eksis hingga kini. Museum Radya Pustaka mengoleksi berbagai benda purbakala dari masa hindu-buddha hingga masa kolonial. Di sini banyak sekali koleksi arca dan berbagai benda yg masih bertautan dg kerajaan di Surakarta. Naskah jawa kuno juga banyak tersimpan di sini. Tiap koleksi sudah dikelompokkan menurut masa dan jenisnya. Suasanya di dalam museum cukup sunyi, tapi ndak perlu takut. Karena niscaya kalian malah akan terpukau dg benda-benda koleksi. Tidak ada tiket masuk yg dikenakan bagi para pengunjung, cukup mengisi buku tamu. Di sini sudah dilengkapi dg fasilitas macam toilet, musala dan lahan parkir yg cukup memadai. Lokasi museum cukup strategis, bisa dijangkau dg berbagai moda transportasi. Oh ya, di sini kita bisa juga belajar tentang naskah-naskah jawa kuno. Ciamik betul.

  • 5/5 Ari J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) History museum about Surakarta and Jogjakarta. There are various kinds of old Indonesian currency, as well as several foreign currencies. During the pandemic, this museum remains open following the covid health protocol. Must wear a mask. Entrance ticket Rp. 0, - aka free. (Original) Museum sejarah tentang Surakarta dan Jogjakarta. Ada berbagai macam uang lama Indonesia, dan juga beberapa mata uang asing. Selama pandemi, museum ini tetap buka dengan menjalankan protokol kesehatan covid. Harus pakai masker. Tiket masuk Rp. 0, - aka gratis.

  • 5/5 Zumi S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum is good, it contains artifacts and history of the Surakarta kingdom. Quite complete. The toilet is clean. In times of pandemic, it is open. There is checking body temperature. (Original) Museumnya bagus, isisnya artefak dan sejarah kerajaan Surakarta. Cukup lengkap. Toiletnya bersih. Di masa pandemic sudah buka. Ada pengecekan suhu tubuh.

  • 4/5 Suryo P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ancient.... Magnificent... The oldest museum in Indonesia....

  • 5/5 ichwan s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I just happened to have an internship here. Mas..mbak..and all friends "who continue to preserve this museum .. you are extraordinary (Original) Kebetulan pernah magang d sini. Mas..mbak..dan semua temen" yg terus melestarikan museum ini.. kalian luar biasa

  • 5/5 Vera P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Joss (Original) Joss

  • 5/5 Aby R. 3 years ago on Google
    So comfortable place. You can learn about the history of Solo. Everything what you want to know about Solo, Radya Pustaka is the right answer for that.

  • 5/5 Dini S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum is really nice (Original) Museumnya seepii bangeetttt

  • 4/5 Andari L. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It is known as the first and also the oldest museum in Indonesia. The space not to big but need space more to display the collection more enjoyable. Location is in the center of the city and reachable from many directions. I hope there are many people come visit this historical museum to learn and share the experiences.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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