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Sonobudoyo Museum

  • CategoryMuseum
  • Duration1-2 hours
  • AdmissionAdult $1 · Child $0.50

Located at the northern end of the Kraton complex, Sonobudoyo is Yogyakarta's premier cultural museum holding one of the finest collections of Javanese art, batik, puppets, keris daggers, and Hindu-Buddhist artifacts in Indonesia. Evening Wayang Kulit puppet performances are held here regularly.

Practical information for Sonobudoyo Museum
Admission Adult $1 · Child $0.50
Hours 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Tue–Sun); Wayang shows 8–10 PM (Mon, Wed, Sat)
Typical visit 1-2 hours
Best time morning or evening (Wayang show nights)
Address Jl. Trikora No. 6, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta

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Location

Jl. Trikora No. 6, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta

-7.8001, 110.3641 View on map

Tips for visiting

  • Evening Wayang Kulit shows cost extra but are worth it
  • Batik and keris collections are particularly impressive
  • English signage is limited—hire a guide