Ambarawa Railway Museum: The History of Indonesian Railways
Enjoy an educational tour at the Ambarawa Railway Museum with a collection of vintage steam trains, an audio-visual room, and the history of Indonesian railways.
Ambarawa Railway Museum is a popular historical tourist destination in Central Java, especially for train and transportation history enthusiasts. Located in Ambarawa, the museum offers the opportunity to explore the history of Indonesian railways through a collection of old trains, including old steam locomotives that are still operating.
Ambarawa Railway Museum: Exploring the History of Indonesian Railways
Originally known as Willem I Station, the museum was built by the Nedherlandsch Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (NISM) and inaugurated on May 21, 1873. Furthermore, this place is a witness to the history of export commodities and military transportation in Central Java.
Location of Ambarawa Railway Museum
The Ambarawa Railway Museum is located at Jalan Stasiun No. 1, Panjang Kidul, Ambarawa, Semarang Regency, Central Java. The location can be easily reached from Semarang City, about 40 km or 1-1.5 hours by car. Visitors can also use public transportation such as buses or trains to Ambarawa, and continue the journey by local transportation or motorcycle taxis.
Opening Hours and Ticket Prices
Opening Hours: Ambarawa Railway Museum is open every day from 08.00 to 17.00 WIB. The audio-visual room operates on Monday-Friday from 14.00-15.00 WIB, and on Saturday-Sunday from 09.00-10.00 and 13.00-14.00 WIB.
Ticket Prices: The museum entrance ticket is 20.000 IDR for adults and students, 10.000 IDR for children and students, and 30.000 IDR for foreign tourists.
Main Attractions of Ambarawa Railway Museum
Main Attractions of Ambarawa Railway Museum
Main Attractions of Ambarawa Railway Museum
Steam and Diesel Locomotive Collection: This museum has 21 historic steam locomotives, and 2 of them are still operational today. Visitors can also see a collection of antique telephones, Morse telegraph equipment, and antique bells.
Ambarawa-Tuntang Tourist Train: One of the main attractions of this museum is the tourist train that still uses a steam locomotive. This route connects Ambarawa with Tuntang Station, via a railway line that offers beautiful mountain scenery.
Audio Visual Room: This museum provides an audio-visual room that displays the history of Indonesian railways. This display provides more in-depth and educational information for visitors.
Facilities and Events: This museum not only functions as a historical tourist attraction but can also be rented for various activities such as exhibitions, meeting rooms, photo shoots, and festivals. With its classic building architecture, this place is also a favorite spot for special events.
