The Sonobudoyo Museum is just one of the many museums that Yogyakarta has to offer, but it is one of the most visited in the city.

The Sonobudoyo showcases the very rich Javanese history and culture and contains the most valuable and extensive collection of Javanese art after the National Museum in Jakarta.

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In the museum you will discover many objects dating as far back as the Neolithic period, sculptures and costumes from the 8th century to the present day and various other artifacts.

The museum is divided into two buildings and will take you about 1 hour to visit.

It is particularly interesting because of the traditional Javanese puppet show, Wayang Kulit, which you can visit every day from Monday to Saturday between 8-10pm.

Admission and opening hours

The museum is located in front of the Keraton and is open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm.

From Monday to Saturday, a puppet show takes place after closing time.

Ticket prices are as follows:

• 20 000 idr - foreign tourists
• 10 000 idr - local tourists

Puppet theatre performances are charged separately:

• 50 000 idr - foreign tourists
• 20 000 idr - local tourists

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