About Museum Lambung Mangkurat
Museum Lambung Mangkurat is the provincial museum of South Kalimantan located on Jl. Ahmad Yani Km 36 in Banjarbaru Utara, Banjarbaru. Established in 1979 and named after Lambung Mangkurat, advisor to the Negara Dipa Kingdom, it preserves the history and culture of the Banjar and Dayak peoples. The museum houses archaeological, ethnographic, historical, and geological collections in a traditional Banjar Bubungan Tinggi-style building.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-story museum building designed in the traditional Banjar Bubungan Tinggi roof style set in a landscaped compound. Inside, exhibition halls display archaeological artifacts, Banjar royal regalia, traditional weapons, textiles, Dayak crafts, ceramics, fossils, and dioramas of South Kalimantan history and culture. Galleries are organized thematically with information panels, and visitors can explore indoor collections and outdoor areas at a relaxed pace.
Key highlights
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Provincial museum of South Kalimantan with comprehensive Banjar and Dayak collections
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Traditional Banjar Bubungan Tinggi architectural style building
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Archaeological and historical artifacts from Negara Dipa, Negara Daha and Banjar Sultanate periods
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Ethnographic collections including traditional textiles, weapons, and household tools