Balanga Museum
Museum Balanga
The Central Kalimantan Provincial Museum, with collections of Dayak ritual objects, Balanga ceramic jars, mandau swords, and traditional costumes.
The Balanga Museum takes its name from “balanga,” the ceramic jars the Dayak people treasure as family heirlooms. It displays archaeological finds from the peoples of Central Kalimantan, ritual objects for the Kaharingan faith, Sandung bone houses, mandau swords, blowpipes, wood carvings, and traditional costumes. The courtyard features Dayak carved posts and an old cannon. It is the most convenient place to learn about Dayak culture, and admission is inexpensive. Allow about 1 hour. Some exhibit labels are only in Indonesian, so ask staff for explanations.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 08:00–15:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Bundaran Besar
- Kahayan Bridge
- Soekarno Monument & Pasuk Kameloh Park
- Kampung Pelangi Palangka Raya
- Kahayan River Cruise & Kaja Island
- Sebangau National Park
- Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Center
- Tahai Lake