Focusing on Indonesia’s maritime history and the value of the sea for the economy of the country, the Maritime Museum is located in the vibrant city of Jakarta. Established in a former Dutch East India Company warehouse, the museum offers a great insight into the nautical matters of the country. It houses over 1800 collections of various traditional boats including Cadik Karere boat from Papua, Mayang boat from north beach of Java, Kora-Kora boat from Maluku, Makasar, Phinisi boat from Bugis, Jukung boat from Kalimantan and Lancang Kuning boat from Riau.
In addition to boats, there are various other points of interest at the museum such as paintings of prominent figures related to maritime history, details on the sailing route of Indonesian people, aquatic flora and fauna, folklores of fisher folk society, ship models from the 19th century and supporting facilities for sailing.
Among the main highlights found here are cannons and ship models of Dutch East Indians. The traditional vessels of Gelati, Lancang and Pinisi are regarded as a quite rare collection. The museum also showcases old pictures of K.P.M. ships’ voyages, information about lighthouses, Indonesian Navy maps and displays diverse navigational aids and more. Offering a glimpse into the marine biodiversity of Indonesia’s coastal areas is the display known as “Biological Oceanography”.
The country also boasts a range of other unique attractions including Ujung Kulon National Park, the charming beaches in Anyer and the botanical garden known as Bogor. To explore the fascinating aspects of the local culture, visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah which boasts an IMAX theatre in addition to several other features. All in all, with such recreational attractions as well as historical and cultural sites, your sightseeing excursions in Indonesia and its capital Jakarta is bound to be nothing short of exhilarating and memorable.
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