Place to visit
Pekalongan Batik Museum, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Pekalongan Batik Museum is a This museum has a land and building area of 40 square meters and has 1149 collections of batik, including wayang beber made of batik cloth that is hundreds of years old and traditional looms or know in Indonesia (Pekalongan). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- This museum has a land and building area of 40 square meters and has 1149 collections of batik, including wayang beber made of batik cloth that is hundreds of years old and traditional looms or know · Museums and art
- Where
- Indonesia · Jalan Jetayu 1, Pekalongan
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- JOG Yogyakarta, 131 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-15:00
- Run by
- Yayasan Kadin Indonesia, Pemerintah Kota Pekalongan, Yayasan Batik Indonesia
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -6.87866, 109.67558
What it is and where
Pekalongan Batik Museum is a This museum has a land and building area of 40 square meters and has 1149 collections of batik, including wayang beber made of batik cloth that is hundreds of years old and traditional looms or know in Indonesia (Pekalongan). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -6.87866, 109.67558; the nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, Yogyakarta), 131 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Yayasan Kadin Indonesia, Pemerintah Kota Pekalongan, Yayasan Batik Indonesia
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pekalongan Batik Museum is April to September.
- JanPossible12:22
- FebPossible12:13
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:51
- MayBest time11:41
- JunBest time11:36
- JulBest time11:38
- AugBest time11:46
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:09
- NovPossible12:19
- DecPossible12:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Arjuna TempleTemple in Central Java, Indonesia44 km
- Tuk Bimo LukarNature45 km
- Gunung Sindoro (Sigedang Route)Hiking56 km
- Mount SindoroStratovolcano in Central Java, Indonesia59 km
- Alam Indah Beach Maritime MuseumIn the maritime museum there are various displays of military heavy weapons or the main tools of the main defense system (alutsista)59 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Museums and art
- National Museum of Indonesia: archaeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical museum located in Jakarta
- Jakarta History Museum: Museum in West Jakarta, Indonesia
- Aceh Tsunami Museum: museum in Banda Aceh City
- Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat: palace complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Liang Bua: Indonesian cave
- Maritime Museum: museum in Jakarta, Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pekalongan Batik Museum?
It is a This museum has a land and building area of 40 square meters and has 1149 collections of batik, including wayang beber made of batik cloth that is hundreds of years old and traditional looms or know in Indonesia. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pekalongan Batik Museum?
April to September. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Pekalongan Batik Museum?
The nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG), 131 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Arjuna Temple, Tuk Bimo Lukar, Gunung Sindoro (Sigedang Route). The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
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