About Museum Kedaton Sultan Ternate
Museum Kedaton Sultan Ternate is the restored palace of the Sultanate of Ternate located in Soa Sio, North Ternate, Ternate City, North Maluku. Built in 1813 during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Ali, the wooden palace on stilts now functions as a museum preserving royal heirlooms, historical artifacts, and cultural heritage of one of Indonesia's oldest Islamic sultanates. It remains the official residence and cultural center of the sultanate.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional wooden palace built on stilts with distinctive Ternate architecture overlooking the sea. Inside, galleries display royal regalia, crowns, thrones, ancient weapons, Portuguese and Dutch era artifacts, historical documents, and gifts from foreign rulers. The palace courtyard and veranda offer views of the surroundings. Guided tours by palace staff explain the history of the sultanate and the function of each room, which remains in use for traditional ceremonies.
Key highlights
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Historic wooden palace built in 1813 still serving as the Sultan's residence
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Collection of royal heirlooms including crowns, thrones, and ceremonial attire
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Artifacts from Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and British periods in Ternate
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Traditional architecture on stilts with cultural ornaments and woodwork