About Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II is a history museum in Bukit Kecil, Palembang, South Sumatra, located on the north bank of the Musi River near Ampera Bridge. Housed in a 19th-century former Dutch Resident's office built between 1823 and 1825, it displays archaeological remains from the Srivijaya Kingdom, the Palembang Sultanate, and the Dutch colonial period. The museum is notable for its collection of statues, ceramics, textiles, coins, and traditional artifacts reflecting Palembang's heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-storey colonial building with white facade and historical architecture located beside the Musi River. Inside, galleries display stone statues from the Srivijaya period, ceramics, ancient inscriptions, coins, traditional Palembang textiles including songket, weapons, and household artifacts from the Palembang Sultanate. The museum has curated exhibition rooms, dioramas, and information panels explaining Palembang's history. The surrounding area is an urban heritage zone close to Benteng Kuto Besak and Ampera Bridge.
Key highlights
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Historic 1823-1825 former Dutch Resident's office building
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Archaeological collection from the Srivijaya Kingdom including stone statues and inscriptions
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Artifacts from the Palembang Sultanate period
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Collection of ceramics, coins, and traditional songket textiles