Wonders of Indonesia

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty and rich heritage of this remarkable nation

In collaboration with

Archaeological, Language and Literature Research OrganizationIndonesia Gastronomy NetworkUnit Pengelola Museum SeniGaleri Batik YBI
and 17 more collections

50,000 years of human history

Indonesia's past painted on stone

Discover The First Picture

Uncover the oldest painted scene in the world, dating from 50,000 years ago

Step inside Uhalie cave

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Preserved in 3D

The Ancient Canvas

Discover more art from our ancestors in Indonesia's caves

Explore the artistry of mystical temples

Where history and devotion are carved into every detail

The Thousand Statues of Borobudur

A story told through an ancient comic strip of decorative reliefs

Discover traditional Indonesian art...

Balinese Traditional Paintings

Discover traditional Kamasan style paintings from the 17th century

The threads of life

Fabrics, designs, and colors that weave communities together

Holding On To Golden Threads

The glimmering details that adorn Indonesian textiles

Zoom into the patterns

Get up close to the details of batik craftsmanship

Take A Virtual Tour of the Jakarta Textile Museum

See all of the textiles in one place

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Shining a light on Indonesian shadow puppets

8 Things You Need To Know About Indonesian Leather Puppets

Did you know the audience sit both front and back stage?

Which wayang is which?

How to tell the puppets apart

Now see if you can tell the difference...

Discover More Shadow Puppets

The style, epic stories, and surprises in the world of Indonesian wayang

Visit the museum

How many puppets can you spot?

Walk Around Museum Wayang

Sound on for a guided tour

Indonesian Food 101

Start your gastronomic journey with 5,000 Indonesian recipes

In many rural areas, people still cook using clay stoves, wooden utensils, and banana leaves.

Spice Up Your World

Take a look at the 1,000-year history of Indonesian spices

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