Loka Budaya Museum
Museum Loka Budaya Uncen
A museum of Papuan cultures at Cenderawasih University, displaying Asmat wood carvings, shields, and traditional clothing.
The Loka Budaya Museum belongs to Cenderawasih University (Uncen) in Abepura and is one of Papua's most important ethnographic museums. Its collection of more than a thousand artifacts includes Asmat ancestor poles and wood carvings, Dani weapons and clothing, and Sentani bark paintings. Some pieces come from collections linked to the Rockefeller expedition. The exhibits are simple but rich in content, and the museum is a good place to learn about Papuan cultures before visiting the Baliem Valley. Opening hours are not fixed, so it is best to visit on a weekday and check in advance.
Opening hours
Weekdays, approx. 08:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Hamadi Beach & Market
- Youtefa Bridge
- Jayapura City Sign (Polimak Hill)
- Asei Island
- Holtekamp Beach
- Lake Sentani
- Base G Beach
- MacArthur Monument