Museum Wayang

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(554) · Art museum in Jakarta, Indonesia
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The Wayang Museum is a museum dedicated to Javan wayang puppetry. The museum is located in Kota Tua, Jakarta, Indonesia. It is one of several …

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Jan 25, 2025
Wonderful museum with puppets from all over Indonesia very well presented. Very good signage in English and Indonesian. Full review by Llartllart
Dec 14, 2024
Aldy was great! He showed us all of the traditional ways to make all sorts of puppets and crafts. Absolutely recommended to anyone interested in puppet shows, art, hand made artwork, masks or want to… Full review by Vacation34772692395
May 1, 2024
At the beginning, a bit undermining this museum. But it really changed our mind after the visit. Here how you can get the same experiences: 1. Ask for the guide, believe me this is critical if you … Full review by ronaldsipahutar

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I would like to make an appointment between 21st and 25th July to meet with a museum curator or wayang expert. I am …
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I would like to make an appointment between 21st and 25th July to meet with a museum curator or wayang expert. I am doing research into the collection of Thomas Stamford Raffles and want to discuss his puppets which date from the late 189th-early 19th century. I need advice from someone who knows a lot about wayang styles. Can you help please?
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Just contact Java Private Tour, he is one of the experts on Javanese art and culture, I just did research for a cultural journal, and Java Private Tour really helped me a lot.
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Are they sell the wayang?
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I know some of the Museum guides do, ask for Pak Aldy
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