About Wasaka Museum
Wasaka Museum (Museum Waja Sampai Ka Puting) is a history museum in Sungai Jingah, North Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Housed in a traditional Banjar high-stilt house, it commemorates the struggle of the Banjar people against colonial rule. The museum displays dioramas, photographs, weapons, uniforms and documents from the Banjarmasin War and National Revolution, preserving the provincial motto Waja Sampai Kaputing for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional Banjar Bubungan Tinggi stilt house set along the Martapura River area, with wooden architecture and elevated floors. Inside, exhibition rooms display dioramas depicting the Banjarmasin War and the physical revolution period, along with historical photographs, documents, traditional weapons, uniforms, and household artifacts. Information panels explain the chronology of the South Kalimantan struggle. The setting is quiet and educational, suitable for self-guided viewing and guided tours.
Key highlights
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Traditional Banjar Bubungan Tinggi stilt house architecture
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Dioramas depicting the Banjarmasin War and Indonesian National Revolution in South Kalimantan
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Collection of historical photographs, documents, weapons and uniforms
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Exhibition on the philosophy and motto Waja Sampai Kaputing
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