Museum Negeri Kupang, located in the Province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is a cultural tourism destination rich in local history and culture. This museum houses various artifacts and collections that reflect the cultural heritage and history of East Nusa Tenggara, making it an ideal place to delve deeper into the cultural richness of the region. The museum's initial collections included a whale skeleton, the skeleton of Homo floresiensis - the dwarf human from Liang Bua, and several types of woven fabrics from NTT. Currently, the museum's collections have increased in variety and quantity.
Address
Museum Negeri Kupang is located at Jalan Frans Seda No 64, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara. Its location on the main road of Kupang city makes it easily accessible for tourists who want to explore the local history and culture.
Access to the Museum
To reach Museum Negeri Kupang, tourists can use several modes of transportation :
Air Route : Tourists can fly to El Tari Kupang Airport, the main airport in Kupang. From the airport, tourists can continue their journey by taxi or other public transportation with a travel time of about 20-30 minutes.
Land Route: For tourists who are around Kupang, the museum can be accessed by private vehicle, taxi, or motorcycle taxi. The main roads leading to the museum are well connected and easy to follow.
Facilities
Museum Negeri Kupang is equipped with various facilities for the comfort of visitors:
- Exhibition Rooms: The museum has several exhibition rooms displaying collections of cultural artifacts, traditional weapons, textiles, and musical instruments.
- Souvenir Shop: Visitors can purchase typical regional souvenirs at the souvenir shop located within the museum complex.
- Information Center: An information center ready to assist visitors with various questions or needs while at the museum.
- Toilets
- Parking Area
Admission Fee
Adults: Rp 10,000
Children/Students: Rp 5,000
Operational Hours
Museum Negeri Kupang is open every day except Mondays and national holidays. The operational hours are as follows :
Tuesday - Friday: 09.00 - 16.00 WITA
Saturday - Sunday: 09.00 - 14.00 WITA
Contact: (0380) 832471
