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There are innumerable museums in Yogyakarta that reflect the tradition,
art and culture of the people. Some of the most important ones are the
Central Museum, Yogyakarta
The Central Museum is a must visit spot for all those who are on the tour of
this land. It is reputedly one of the best museums in the whole of South East
Asia. The Central Museum, Yogyakarta was established in 1788 and till today
it is said to possess the most complete set of Indonesian artifacts in the world.
The collection is huge that it is rival to even the Leiden Museum that is said
to be the best in the world. The Central Museum has the best collection of Thai,
Chinese and Vietnamese export ceramics, Tang, Han and Ming porcelain. The numismatic
collection of this museum is all inclusive of the rare specimens of the special
type of cloth money that was used in various parts of the land of Indonesia.
Sonobudoyo Museum, Yogyakarta
The Museum Sonobudoyo, Yogyakarta is a Javanese style that is located in the
North Square. It was built by the Java Institute and the museum is famous for
the rich and fascinating collections of the Javanese artistic heritage. It includes
displays of the various old books, the arts, literature, the batik, wayang,
keris, masks, and some statues.
Museum Dirgantara, Yogyakarta
The Indonesian Air force has an excellent museum that is known as the Museum
Dirgantara Mandala or just the Museum Dirgantara, Yogyakarta. This museum is
indeed a good one. But who ever visits Yogyakarta should visit this museum as
it really promises to be an enlightening experience.
Museum Kekayon, Yogyakarta
The Museum Kekayon, Yogyakarta describes the entire history of the Indonesian
nation and also the puppet history. It was founded by Soedjono Prawirohadikusumo
by 23rd July 1990. the museum deals with the various phases of Indonesian history
and how the country has emerged from these ages past.
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