Location: East Java
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Things to do in East Java, Java: The Best History Museums
East Java (Indonesian: Jawa Timur, abbreviated as Jatim, Javanese: Jåwå Wétan) is a province of Indonesia. Located in eastern Java, it includes the island of Madura, which is connected to Java by the longest bridge in Indonesia, the Suramadu Bridge, as well as the Kangean and Masalembu archipelagos located further east and north, respectively. Its capital is Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia and a major industrial center. Banyuwangi is the largest regency in East Java and the largest on the island of Java.
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1. Museum 10 November
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By simontP2169FQ - Melbourne, Australia
An interesting monument and a great museum that commemorates and tells the story of the battle of Surabaya very well. It situates it well in the wider struggle for Indonesian independence, but the museum doesn't go into so much detail there, background knowledge helps. However it covers the battle in great detail, and has an array of information, photos, maps, dioramas and actual weapons used in the battle. Very friendly staff with great knowledge and a high level of English. They even approached me and asked if two new younger staff could practice their presentations in English, which is amazing to see, a great practice that shows how much they care about the museum and people's experience. Although they were young, once again their knowledge and English was amazing. The museum and staff rightfully take pride in showcasing a key part of Surabayan and Indonesian history.
2. Bung Karno Museum and Library
3. Museum Majapahit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By bawa167799 - Denpasar, Indonesia
Great collection of artifacts if you want to learn of the history of Majapahit Kingdom. There's so much information written (in google) of this great kingdom but to see its actual unearthed artifacts is quite something else. The only downside I think, there are so many items yet to be classified and needs a lot more work to put them in working catalogue. Currently, It's practically just sit there. Still, plenty of interesting read and information available. Near by, there are old site of Majapahit house (digging site), climb to the steel construction and see its schematic from above. Also, plenty of stone tablets and huge statues; they are particularly impressive! This museum is just one of the connecting dots to Majapahit Kingdom, with also a lot other beautiful site nearby such as Bajang Ratu temple, Wringing Lawang, etc to visit. There is local booklet available in Indonesian language, which I purchased locally and it contains comprehensive information of the sites, their historical background and information. I think, the government needs to provide this information for free as it is an important information of our glorious past.
4. Probolinggo Museum
5. Museum WR Soepratman
6. Home H.O.S Tjokroaminoto
7. Museum Pendidikan Surabaya
8. Museum Surabaya
9. Museum Nahdlatul Ulama
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
