Place to visit
Bulungan Sultanate Museum, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Bulungan Sultanate Museum is a This museum is still stored historical objects left by the Bulungan Sultanate that were successfully buried at the time of the fire, such as the Sultan's Bed, photos, chairs, tables, and duplicates of in Indonesia (Kabupaten Bulungan). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 2 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 is still stored historical objects left by the Bulungan Sultanate that were successfully buried at the time of the fire, such as the Sultan's Bed, photos, chairs, tables, and duplicates of · Museums and art
- Where
- Indonesia · Jalan Kasimuddin, 77211, Kabupaten Bulungan
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SUB Surabaya, 1,245 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-16:00
- Run by
- Government
- Coordinates
- 2.83194, 117.35715
What it is and where
Bulungan Sultanate Museum is a This museum is still stored historical objects left by the Bulungan Sultanate that were successfully buried at the time of the fire, such as the Sultan's Bed, photos, chairs, tables, and duplicates of in Indonesia (Kabupaten Bulungan). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 2.83194, 117.35715; the nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB, Surabaya), 1,245 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
- Government
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 Bulungan Sultanate Museum is April to September.
- JanPossible11:51
- FebPossible11:55
- MarPossible11:59
- AprBest time12:04
- MayBest time12:08
- JunBest time12:10
- JulBest time12:09
- AugBest time12:06
- SepBest time12:01
- OctPossible11:56
- NovPossible11:52
- DecPossible11:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 10 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
- Museum Flora dan Fauna Kota TarakanMuseum60 km
- Tarakan City Petroleum History MuseumThe museum displays several collections of tools used for smooth work in the petroleum industry60 km
- Tarakan City World War II History MuseumThe contents of the World War II History Museum are relics of World War II that took place in the Tarakan area60 km
- Mount KemulNature · Mountains170 km
- Terumbu BalungReef in Malaysia183 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 Bulungan Sultanate Museum?
It is a This museum is still stored historical objects left by the Bulungan Sultanate that were successfully buried at the time of the fire, such as the Sultan's Bed, photos, chairs, tables, and duplicates of in Indonesia. It has articles in 2 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 Bulungan Sultanate Museum?
April to September. There are about 12 h 10 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Bulungan Sultanate Museum?
The nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 1,245 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 Museum Flora dan Fauna Kota Tarakan, Tarakan City Petroleum History Museum, Tarakan City World War II History Museum. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
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