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Museums and galleries in Semarang

10 museums and galleries in Semarang, from the big collections to small independent spaces.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Museums and galleries in Semarang

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    Gedung Monod Diephuis & Co

    Located in the middle of Hoogendoorpstraat, now Jalan Kepodang. Monod & Co company was founded in 1882 by CLF Monod de Froideville and is one of the oldest companies in Semarang. This company is engaged in brokerage, especially sugar, coffee, copra, and other agricultural products for export to Europe. The building is used for art galleries, public libraries, and wedding halls also social activities.

    Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat 08:00-17:00

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    Museum Kota Lama

    The history of Semarang City since 1547. It is free but you have to make a reservation on Lunpia App, the application can be downloaded on Apple Store or Google Play.

    Daily 10:00-15:30 Exc. Mon

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    Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery

    Modern gallery offering a selection of contemporary art in revolving exhibitions. Strong focus on Asian artists in general and Indonesian artists in particular.

    Tue-Sun 10:00–16:30

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    Semarang Creative Gallery

    Gallery of creative products & unique crafts from Semarang craftsmen.

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    Taman Budaya Raden Saleh

    Raden Saleh Cultural park

    A park and cultural centre, with theater and dance performances and the occasional art exhibition in the four buildings in the complex. It used to be the site of Semarang's zoo. Suitable for family recreation or just watching artists practice for their performances.

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    Andika Art & Crafts Gallery

    Jl Puri Anjasmoro, Block O-1/5

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    Lia's Gallery

    Fine art calligraphy painting.

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    MURI

    Museum Rekor Indonesia

    Indonesian Record Museum.

    Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00

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    Museum Perjuangan Mandala Bhakti

    Military museum.

    Tue–Thu 08:00–18:00, Fri 08:00–10:30, Sun 08:00–12:00

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    Museum Ronggowarsito

    Javanese culture and art museum.

    08:00–14:00, except on MonRp 2,000

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Semarang (CC BY-SA 4.0).