Place to visit
Kretek Museum, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Kretek Museum is a museum with exhibits on the local history of cigarette making, plus replicas of traditional houses.This museum introduces the history of kretek to the production process of kretek cigarettes, from man in Indonesia (Pati, Pati). 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. 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
- Museum with exhibits on the local history of cigarette making, plus replicas of traditional houses.This museum introduces the history of kretek to the production process of kretek cigarettes, from man · Museums and art
- Where
- Indonesia · Jalan Sentot Prawidorejo, Kudus
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- JOG Yogyakarta, 116 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Asosiasi Museum Indonesia
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -6.82633, 110.83771
What it is and where
Kretek Museum is a museum with exhibits on the local history of cigarette making, plus replicas of traditional houses.This museum introduces the history of kretek to the production process of kretek cigarettes, from man in Indonesia (Pati, Pati).
It is in Pati, Pati, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -6.82633, 110.83771; the nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, Yogyakarta), 116 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
- Asosiasi Museum 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 Kretek Museum is April to September.
- JanPossible12:21
- FebPossible12:13
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:51
- MayBest time11:41
- JunBest time11:36
- JulBest time11:38
- AugBest time11:47
- 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
- Patiayam Archaeological MuseumThe Patiayam Archaeological Site is an ancient site in the Patiayam Mountains,Kudus Regency. Around 1,500 fossils were found in Patiayam and are now stored in people's homes12 km
- Sheikh Jangkung MuseumInside the museum there are various relics such as mortars, heirlooms, ancient onthel bicycles, the skeleton of Landoh's kebo bones which were found since the beginning of the museum's construction18 km
- Demak Great Mosque MuseumIn this museum, mainly parts of damaged pillars (Sunan Kalijaga, Sunan Bonang pillars, Sunan Gunungjati pillars, Sunan Ampel pillars), shingles, kentongan and drum left by the guardians23 km
- Demak Great MosqueMosque in Indonesia23 km
- Mount MuriaDormant volcano in Central Java, Indonesia24 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 Kretek Museum?
It is a museum with exhibits on the local history of cigarette making, plus replicas of traditional houses.This museum introduces the history of kretek to the production process of kretek cigarettes, from man in Indonesia.
When is the best time to visit Kretek 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 Kretek Museum?
The nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG), 116 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 Patiayam Archaeological Museum, Sheikh Jangkung Museum, Demak Great Mosque Museum. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
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