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Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum
Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
This museum displays more objects left by the Palembang Sultanate. Inside this museum there are various types of collections from archaeology, ethnography, biology, art and especially currency collections.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Palembang, a city steeped in the ancient glories of the Sriwijaya Empire and the rich Islamic traditions of the Palembang Sultanate. Standing before us is the majestic Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, phonetically…
Listen in the app2The Entrance and the Outer Cannons
As we approach the main entrance, take note of the heavy iron artillery flanking the doorway. These are known as Meriam Belina, traditional cannons that serve as a stark reminder of Palembang's martial past. …
Listen in the app3The Ground Floor and Historical Phantoms
We are now standing in the lower galleries of the museum. This area historically functioned as the administrative heart of the Dutch Residency. …
Listen in the app4Ascending the Snail Staircase
It is time to ascend to the second floor. We must now engage in a unique museum ritual: please remove your shoes and place them in the provided bags. …
Listen in the app5The Sriwijaya Trade Network Gallery
Welcome to the upper galleries. Our first area of focus is the numismatic and trade collection, detailing the golden age of the Sriwijaya Empire. …
Listen in the app6The Weaponry and Sultanate Relics
Moving further into the gallery, we encounter the martial heritage of the Palembang Sultanate. This collection is dominated by traditional bladed weapons. …
Listen in the app7The Cultural Quarters: Aesan Gede and Songket
Our final stop on the second floor brings us into the vibrant, glittering world of Palembang's traditional textiles and ceremonial attire. The centerpiece here is the 'Aesan Gede', the magnificent traditional wedding costume of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we retrieve our shoes and prepare to exit the museum, take a moment to look back at the grand limasan roof of the Gedung Siput. We have journeyed through the maritime dominance of Sriwijaya, the fierce pride of the Sultanate,…
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What is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum?
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -2.9903, 104.7611 |
| Last updated |