Nautical Museum of Yogyakarta

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A. Overview

On April 25th 2009, a new museum was established in Yogyakarta, it is called Museum Bahari Yogyakarta (The Nautical Museum of Yogyakarta). The museum was initiated by Tri Sekar Lastari Association led by General Chief of Indonesian Navy Admiral Yosafat Didik Heru Purnomo.

The museum houses collections of armors of the Indonesian Navy like brevet, guided missile, radar controller, mine, ship navigation, replica of warship, Russian torpedo, not to mention some naval souvenirs from other countries. Most of them are private collections of the General Chief. Some of the collections are derived from other cities in Indonesia, like Surabaya and Makassar.

The museum becomes one of the tourism destinations in Yogyakarta. It plays an important role in building the nationalism in the Indonesian people, particularly in Yogyakarta, by displaying the naval glory that the country has had. Indonesia is the largest archipelagic state in the world with 17,499 big and small islands, stretching 3,120 miles from Sabang to Merauke. A two-third or approximately 5.8 million km2 of Indonesian zone is water rich with natural resources. The configuration and constellation of islands on the vast sea define Indonesia as a maritime country. Sea is not a land separator, but rather the unifier of Indonesian people who vary in ethnicity, language, culture, custom and tradition. This richness is what made empires like Sriwijaya and Majapahit achieve their glory.

In addition to showing the historical pride of the maritime glory, the museum carries a mission to open up the insight and knowledge of the young generation of Indonesia on the archipelago in the broadest sense. Young generations, especially those in Yogyakarta, need to know closer about the important role of the sea zone of Indonesia. Especially as Yogyakarta is geographically and administratively not one of the navy base. The existence of the museum will thus help Yogyakarta people learn about the richness of Indonesian marine.

B. Features

Nautical Museum of Yogyakarta has adequately complete and varied collections such as depth charge, torpedo, sea mine, radar, sonar, magnetic compass, GPS, life raft, binocular, sextant, rudder, miniatures of various types of ship, Navy completeness, communication radio, and more.

There is also simulation of the situation on the ship deck completed with missile control and navigation and other war supporting armors such as propeller, mine, torpedo and canon ball. In addition to Didik Heru Purnomo’s private collections, there are also the private collections of the other navy officers displayed in the museum.

C. Location

The Nautical Museum of Yogyakarta is located at RE Martadinata Street, Wirobrajan, Special Province of Yogyakarta.

D. Access

The museum is located in a very accessible area. From Malioboro, visitors can take a city bus route 15 or Transjogja and get off right in front of the museum.

E. Ticket

The museum opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For the time being, the museum does not charge any entrance ticket (February 2008).

F. Accommodations and Other Facilities

Some supporting facilities are the audio visual appliance to show nautical film. On the outside, there are wide parking area and public convenience.

Text: Adi Tri Pramono
Photo(s): Collections of Jogjatrip.com
Translation: Apri Widiastuti
(Primary data and various sources)

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