Museum Ranggawarsita is a museum in Semarang, the capital of Central Java, Indonesia. It is known locally as the Ranggawarsita Museum and is also referred to as the Central Java Provincial Museum. The museum takes its name from Ranggawarsita, a well-known Javanese poet.
The building sits at Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh No.1 in Kalibanteng Kulon, in the Semarang Barat district. It is the largest museum in the province, and it gathers material from across Central Java under one roof.
What you will find inside
The collections cover several fields, so the museum suits visitors with very different interests:
- Geology, showing the natural history of the region
- Biology, with material on the living world of Central Java
- Archaeology, including finds that trace earlier periods of settlement
- History and cultural artifacts from throughout the province
Together these displays give a broad overview of Central Javanese civilization, from its landscape and wildlife to the everyday and ceremonial objects of its people.
Planning your visit
Allow enough time to move through several galleries, since the range of subjects is wide. The museum is a good first stop if you want context before exploring other parts of Central Java. For up-to-date visiting information, you can call the museum on +62 24 8316180 before you set out.
