Balanga Museum

Balanga Museum is the provincial museum of Central Kalimantan located on Jl. Cilik Riwut Km 2.5 in Jekan Raya, Palangka Raya. Established in 1973 and inaugurated in 1974, it is named after the sacred Balanga jar of the Dayak people. The museum is notable for its extensive collection of Dayak cultural heritage, including traditional tools, textiles, ceramics, and historical artifacts documenting the history and ethnography of Central Kalimantan.

Visitors can expect a single main museum building with indoor exhibition halls displaying Dayak ethnographic collections, archaeological finds, ceramics, traditional weapons, musical instruments, and textiles. The grounds include a traditional Dayak Betang house replica and outdoor displays. The setting is urban along the main Cilik Riwut road, with landscaped grounds, and visitors can explore galleries at a leisurely pace, view dioramas of Dayak life, and learn about local history and culture.