Indonesia · MUSEUMS
Good museums tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Visit Agung Rai Museum of Art in Ubud with flexible admission for roughly 30 minutes to two hours. See traditional batik and contemporary Indonesian art, then enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea. The museum also hosts performances, classes, exhibitions, and cultural programs.
“Very nice museum and restaurant. This was a first class experience and we really enjoyed ourselves. The location is also close to other nice things to do.”
Spend six to seven hours exploring Jakarta by private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Taman Mini’s traditional houses, the Indonesian and National Museums, Jalan Surabaya, Merdeka Square, and the Monas souvenir center. Your English-speaking guide can also introduce batik, Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral.
“We had a blast seeing Jakarta with Isabella. She was a fabulous and knowledgeable guide - she made suggestions of small itinerary changes that allowed us to see even more parts of the city. We knew we were in good hands. The air conRead more”
Visit Museum Pasifika in Nusa Dua for a self-guided look at more than 600 works by 200 artists. See Indonesian masters, Bali-inspired European art, Pacific sculpture, and works linked to Gauguin, Rodin, Matisse, and Rousseau. English and Indonesian audio guides are available.
Spend about nine hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle visiting Banda Aceh’s Tsunami Museum, the PLTD Apung power ship, a fishing boat stranded on a house, the mass grave, memorials, and rebuilt communities. Lunch, snacks, tickets, pickup, and parking are included.
“Visiting the Tsunami Museum in Banda Aceh was a deeply moving and unforgettable experience. The museum is more than just a building, it’s a powerful tribute to the resilience of the Acehnese people and a memorial for the lives lost in the Read more”
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