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# Museums in Palembang

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## Quick answer

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum is the museum to see in Palembang. World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Palembang, Indonesia, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.

Visitor information last reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Visitor guide

### [Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/sultan-mahmud-badaruddin-ii-museum/)

History Museum · Best for history enthusiasts & architecture enthusiasts

The Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum occupies a 19th-century colonial residency built on the site of Kuto Lama, an old palace of the Palembang sultans, beside Kuto Besak fort on the Musi riverfront. Named after the sultan who resisted Dutch and British forces, it shows Palembang songket, sultanate weapons, coins and Srivijaya-era statues.

Rp5,000 · ⏱ 1 hour · Closed Mondays

## Museums in Palembang: FAQs

### What are the best museums in Palembang?

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum is the museum to prioritise in Palembang — The Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum occupies a 19th-century colonial residency built on the site of Kuto Lama, an old palace of the Palembang sultans, beside Kuto Besak fort on the Musi riverfront.

### How many museums in Palembang does World Museum Guide cover?

World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Palembang, Indonesia. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.

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