Puppet museum which stands in the old city was inaugurated by the former Governor of Jakarta H. Ali Sadikin on August 17, 1975. Thanks to a grant from the figure, the complex is then expanded again in 2003 ago. History of the building is quite long. Age centuries wafted from several parts of the building. Weathered wood, the smell of old cloth, and the air moist so pronounced.
Built in 1912, originally puppet museum is a church. This old church was built in 1640. Had undergone reconstruction several times (including because of a major earthquake), the puppet museum ended up being owned by the Indonesian government in 1968. So much transfer of ownership occurred in a span of nearly a hundred years.
The easiest way to get to the Museum Wayang course is with train. only need to board a train destination Jakarta Kota Station. From there, do not walk up to 15 minutes you can already see in the Wayang Museum Fatahillah park complex. Puppet Museum is closed on holidays and Mondays and open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm.
After paying the entrance fee is very low (Rp 2000,- for adults, Rp 1000,- for students, and 600,- for children) each visitor will be redirected to the hallway where many puppet show large to small exhibited. Puppets were laid out nicely in the glass cabinets that are tailored to their respective sizes. The journey continues to the next section which seems to be the museum's original building. Changes in the atmosphere is much less pronounced.
Visitors can find the engraved plates in a large size in a small park to be connecting with the rest of the museum. Through the creaking wooden stairs that we will find the next section. The absence of air conditioning made the most of the room was quite hot display. How these puppets can survive in such conditions? Because of the time and temperature will certainly undermine their physical survival.
Until now the puppet museum was the residence for approximately 6000 puppet. Whether it's from some parts of the archipelago where the puppet can be found as part of the local culture. There are also puppets abroad (some of our neighboring countries) to French and American. A fascinating look at how the culture of each region, be it in the archipelago, as well as other parts of the world create a distinctive character for each puppet (or doll).
The minimal amount of the museum should be a concern of Tourism and Culture. Because visitors can not be left alone to walk look-see collection of existing without them competent to explain. At least supervise each group of visitors. The collections he was already quite advanced, a little carelessness can be fatal for objects of historical value.
Wayang Indonesia has recognized UNESCO as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" in Paris in 2003. Protection of existing puppets's duty. There is still a puppet making workshop and puppet periodically for those interested. Reference books are also available at the Museum Wayang for those who want to explore more about the manifestation of one's culture. Let's get busy to the Puppet Museum. Cultural heritage and the creativity of human beings require more attention from us.
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