Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum is situated in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia and is an important cultural landmark. Housed within the 18th-century Dutch colonial fort known as Fort Kuto Besak, the museum overlooks the Musi River, adding scenic beauty to its historical significance. The museum is named after Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, the last Sultan of Palembang who reigned before the Dutch colonial supremacy. It serves as a repository of the region's rich cultural heritage, showcasing a vast collection of artifacts ranging from the Buddhist Srivijaya Empire to the Islamic Sultanate of Palembang and the Dutch East Indies period. Highlights include ceramics, traditional costumes, numismatics, weaponry, royal heirlooms, and historical documents. The museum's architecture itself is an attraction, reflecting the unique blend of European and local design. Its collection and exhibits provide insight into the diverse ethnic groups and traditional art of South Sumatra, as well as the area's history, making it a gateway to understanding Palembang's past and cultural identity.
Top 5 Reviews on Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum
julians917
Wrote on 10th Dec, 2023
Small but interesting. Wrong place on the map
Small but interesting. History of Palembang is explained well in Indonesian but you can easily use an online translator or they offer an audio tour in English you can download.. Seems to be in wrong p..
We love museums, as much as markets. It’s a great way to learn about the people and the place you’re discovering. If you are like us, no need to go to this one, because while it is the most expensive ..
The museum collection not many in displayed but the guide are very good in explanation about the history. the poor maintenance make me sad about the future this museum i hope local government taking ..
(Aug2017) Not a big collection of artifects. They close during lunch time. I (and a few other visitors) went after lunch and waited at the listed openning time, but had to wait an additional half hour..
It is beyon my comprehension how this museum could be ranked no 1 in Palembang, when the Sriwijahe ya Museum is vastly better, with much more informative labels. The Sultan Muhamud Museum is dreary..
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