Makassar City Museum
Museum Kota Makassar
A museum housed in a Dutch colonial city hall completed in 1918, tracing Makassar's history chronologically from kingdom to modern city.
The Makassar City Museum is housed in the former Dutch city hall completed in 1918, and its white colonial building is very photogenic. Inside, artifacts, photographs, and maps are displayed in chronological order, covering the Gowa-Tallo Kingdom, Dutch colonial rule, the Japanese occupation, and the independence period, along with old currency and furniture. Admission is cheap, and the museum is just a few minutes' walk from Fort Rotterdam, making it a good pairing with the fort.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun, about 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Fort Rotterdam
- Mandala Monument
- Kelenteng Xiang Ma
- Losari Beach
- Tomb of Prince Diponegoro
- 99 Domes Mosque
- Paotere Harbour
- Trans Studio Makassar