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Title: Gedung Sate Museum 2026: Hours, Tickets & What to See Asia Specialist Museum ⏱ 1 hour # Gedung Sate Museum [Bandung](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/indonesia/bandung/) · [Indonesia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/indonesia/) · Founded 2017 [Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/id/museums/gedung-sate-museum/) ![Gedung Sate Museum in Bandung, Indonesia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/images/gedung-sate-museum.webp) Photo: [Rahmatdenas](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gedung_Sate_Oktober_2024_-_Rahmatdenas_(cropped).jpg) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) Opened 2017 Building begun 1920 Recommended Visit 1 hour Museum type Architecture & civic history ## Quick answer Gedung Sate Museum in Bandung, Indonesia — the Gedung Sate Museum occupies the eastern side of Gedung Sate, the 1920s colonial landmark on Jalan Diponegoro in Bandung that houses West Java's provincial government. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM; closed Mondays. Admission: Rp5,000 per person. Allow 1 hour and book a timed ticket ahead. Visitor information last reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the official museum site for current details. ## Gedung Sate Museum at a glance: hours, tickets and time needed - **Opening hours:** Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM - **Closed:** Mondays and national public holidays - **Admission:** Rp5,000 per person - **Booking:** Book a timed ticket in advance — peak slots sell out - **Time needed:** 1 hour - **Best time to visit:** Tuesday to Sunday between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM; closed Mondays and national holidays. - **Getting there:** Taxi: Grab, Gojek or a taxi to Gedung Sate, Jl. Diponegoro No. 22; the museum is on the east side of the building - **Address:** Gedung Sate (east side), Jl. Diponegoro No. 22, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia - **Official website:** instagram.com Checked 2026-10-22 against [the official website](https://www.detik.com/jabar/wisata/d-8675769/7-rekomendasi-museum-di-bandung-lokasi-jam-buka-dan-harga-tiket). Prices and hours change — confirm before you travel. ## What is Gedung Sate Museum known for? Gedung Sate was planned in the colonial era as an office for Dutch East Indies government departments that were to move from Batavia to Bandung. Construction began on 27 July 1920 to a design by J. Gerber, working with Eh. De Roo and G. Hendriks, and the building was completed in 1924; the wider plan was never finished. Its nickname, 'satay building', comes from the central pinnacle threaded with six spheres, said to represent the six million guilders the building cost. The design blends Dutch rationalism with Indonesian elements, and the building now serves as the office of West Java's governor. The museum was inaugurated on 8 December 2017 by the then governor of West Java, Ahmad Heryawan, after being built for Rp11.5 billion in the lower level on the east side of the building. It is registered as a type C special museum, owned by the provincial government and run by its General Bureau and its Public Relations and Protocol Bureau. Rather than a collection of objects, it was designed around technology, with the stated aim of making Gedung Sate a place to learn about history, architecture and civil engineering. The displays begin with phrases about Gedung Sate along the entrance corridor and a timeline of the development of Bandung and West Java from 1810 to 1924, followed by profiles of West Java's leaders and a map of heritage sites across Bandung. A mini-theatre screens a short film on the history of Bandung and Gedung Sate, interactive glass panels and floors explain the architecture and construction, augmented-reality glasses show the building going up, and a 3D virtual-reality experience flies visitors around Gedung Sate in a hot-air balloon. Certified museum educators are on hand. Entry costs Rp5,000 per person, according to detikJabar in September 2026, and the museum opens Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, closing on Mondays. In 2025 it asked visitors to reserve a time slot at least a day ahead through its Instagram account, @museumgedungsate, then re-register and pay at the counter on arrival, so check there before you go. Because Gedung Sate is still a working government office, visitors should stay within the museum area. The Geology Museum is on the same avenue, Jalan Diponegoro, for an easy double visit. Best for: Architecture Enthusiasts · Families · Rainy-day visits ## What are the must-see works at Gedung Sate Museum? 4 highlights that define the collection: Virtual-reality balloon ride, Augmented-reality construction story, Timeline of Bandung and West Java, 1810–1924 and more. 1 ### Virtual-reality balloon ride 3D VR experience · museum installation A 3D virtual-reality flight around Gedung Sate in a hot-air balloon, one of the museum's technology-based exhibits. 2 ### Augmented-reality construction story AR experience · Gedung Sate 1920–1924 AR glasses show the history of the building's construction, begun in 1920 to the design of J. Gerber. 3 ### Timeline of Bandung and West Java, 1810–1924 Interpretive display A timeline tracing the growth of Bandung and the province of West Java up to the completion of Gedung Sate. 4 ### Mini-theatre film Short documentary · history of Bandung and Gedung Sate 📍 Mini-theatre A short film that introduces the history of Bandung and of Gedung Sate, shown in the museum's auditorium. ## Collections and highlights - • Timeline of Bandung and West Java, 1810–1924 - • Architecture and construction of Gedung Sate - • Profiles of West Java's leaders - • Map of Bandung's heritage sites - • Augmented- and virtual-reality experiences - • Interactive floor and touch-screen glass - • Mini-theatre documentary film ## Tips for visiting Gedung Sate Museum 1. ### Best time to visit Tuesday to Sunday between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM; closed Mondays and national holidays. Come early in the day if you want unhurried time on the VR and AR stations. 2. ### Tickets & booking Rp5,000 per person, paid at the counter. In 2025 the museum required a reservation at least one day ahead via Instagram (@museumgedungsate); check the current arrangement there before going. 3. ### Accessibility No accessibility information is published; the museum is in the lower level on the east side of Gedung Sate, so contact it via Instagram (@museumgedungsate) before visiting. 4. ### Photography rules No photography policy is published online; ask staff on arrival and follow security instructions in the government complex. ## How do you get to Gedung Sate Museum? - taxi Grab, Gojek or a taxi to Gedung Sate, Jl. Diponegoro No. 22; the museum is on the east side of the building - walk On foot along Jalan Diponegoro from the Geology Museum (No. 57) — the two museums are on the same avenue Address: Gedung Sate (east side), Jl. Diponegoro No. 22, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia ## Sources we checked Visitor facts and history on this page come from these sources, checked on the dates shown. 1. [7 Rekomendasi Museum di Bandung: Lokasi, Jam Buka dan Harga Tiket (24 September 2026)](https://www.detik.com/jabar/wisata/d-8675769/7-rekomendasi-museum-di-bandung-lokasi-jam-buka-dan-harga-tiket) — detikJabar, checked 22 October 2026 2. [Museum Gedung Sate — Sistem Registrasi Nasional Museum](https://museum.kemenbud.go.id/museum/profile/museum+gedung+sate) — Ministry of Culture of Indonesia, checked 22 October 2026 3. [Berwisata ke Museum Gedung Sate: Cara Berkunjung hingga 7 Fasilitas Menarik yang Ditawarkan (27 February 2025)](https://www.goodnewsfromindonesia.id/2025/02/27/berwisata-ke-museum-gedung-sate-cara-berkunjung-hingga-7-fasilitas-menarik-yang-ditawarkan) — Good News From Indonesia, checked 22 October 2026 4. [Aher Resmikan Museum Gedung Sate (8 December 2017)](https://news.republika.co.id/berita/p0n6wm384/aher-resmikan-museum-gedung-sate) — Republika, checked 22 October 2026 5. [Museum Gedung Sate](https://www.indonesia.travel/id-id/destination/java/west-java/museum-gedung-sate/) — Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism), checked 22 October 2026 6. [Gedung Sate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gedung_Sate) — Wikipedia, checked 22 October 2026 ## Gedung Sate Museum: frequently asked questions ### How much is the entrance fee for the Gedung Sate Museum? Entry costs Rp5,000 per person and covers all the museum's facilities, including the mini-theatre film and the AR and VR experiences. You pay at the ticket counter on arrival. The museum has previously asked visitors to reserve a visiting time at least one day ahead, so message @museumgedungsate on Instagram to book or to confirm the current arrangements before you go. ### Where is the Gedung Sate Museum and how do I get there? The museum is in the eastern part of Gedung Sate, West Java's governor's office at Jalan Diponegoro No. 22 in Bandung Wetan. A Grab or Gojek ride or a taxi is the simplest way to get there from Bandung station or your hotel. The Geology Museum is on the same avenue, at Jalan Diponegoro No. 57, so the two pair easily in one outing. ### How long should I spend at the Gedung Sate Museum? Plan 1 hour for the highlights of Gedung Sate Museum. Add extra time for temporary exhibitions, the shop and the café. ### What are the highlights of the Gedung Sate Museum? Standouts are the virtual-reality ride that takes you around Gedung Sate by hot-air balloon and the augmented-reality glasses that show how the building was constructed. Look too for the interactive floor and touch-screen glass panels, the timeline of Bandung and West Java from 1810 to 1924, the profiles of West Java's leaders and the short film on Gedung Sate's history in the mini-theatre. ### Can I take photos inside the Gedung Sate Museum? No photography policy is published online, so ask staff at the counter when you arrive. Remember that Gedung Sate is a working government office: stay within the museum area and follow the instructions of security staff elsewhere in the complex, especially if you want to photograph the building from inside the grounds. ### Why is it called Gedung Sate? The name means 'satay building'. The central pinnacle on the roof is threaded with six spheres, like pieces of meat on a skewer, said to represent the six million guilders spent on the building. Construction began on 27 July 1920 to a design by J. Gerber and was completed in 1924; the museum tells that story through film, AR and VR. ### Is Gedung Sate Museum open on Mondays? No — Gedung Sate Museum is closed every Monday (closing days: Mondays and national public holidays). It is open Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Plan a different museum for that day, and check the official website for holiday changes. ### What are Gedung Sate Museum's opening hours? Gedung Sate Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and closed Mondays and national public holidays. Hours can change for holidays and events, so check the official website before you go. ### Is Gedung Sate Museum free to visit? No — standard admission is Rp5,000 per person. Plan your visit Admission Rp5,000 per person Hours Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed Mondays and national public holidays) Book timed-entry tickets in advance in peak season. 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