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Title: Trowulan Museum 2026: Hours, Tickets & What to See Asia Archaeology Museum ⏱ 1–1.5 hours # Trowulan Museum [Trowulan](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/indonesia/trowulan/) · [Indonesia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/indonesia/) [Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/id/museums/trowulan-museum/) ![Trowulan Museum in Trowulan, Indonesia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/images/trowulan-museum.webp) Photo: [Anandajoti Bhikkhu from Sadao, Thailand](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:032_Artefacts,_Museum_Mojopahit_(40386063522).jpg) · [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) Archaeological society founded 1924 Current museum opened 1987 Recommended Visit 1–1.5 hours Museum type Majapahit archaeology ## Quick answer Trowulan Museum in Trowulan, Indonesia — the Trowulan Museum, officially Museum Majapahit, holds Indonesia's largest collection of relics of the Majapahit empire on the site thought to be its capital, in Mojokerto Regency, East Java. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; closed Mondays. Admission: Rp2,500 per person; free on Thursdays. Allow 1–1.5 hours. Visitor information last reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the official museum site for current details. ## Trowulan Museum at a glance: hours, tickets and time needed - **Opening hours:** Tuesday to Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM - **Closed:** Mondays and public holidays - **Admission:** Rp2,500 per person; free on Thursdays - **Free or reduced entry:** Thursdays: free entry - **Booking:** Tickets usually available on the day - **Time needed:** 1–1.5 hours - **Best time to visit:** Start early: the museum opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 3:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday, and is shut on Mondays and public holidays. - **Getting there:** Car: In the Trowulan archaeological area of Mojokerto Regency, on the west side of Kolam Segaran - **Address:** Trowulan, Mojokerto Regency, East Java, Indonesia (west side of Kolam Segaran) - **Closures:** Construction of the new Museum Majapahit began on this site on 13 September 2026 (a 114-working-day building contract). No source confirms whether the current galleries stay open during the works, so contact the museum before you travel. - **Official website:** museum.kemenbud.go.id Checked 2026-10-22 against [the official website](https://museum.kemenbud.go.id/museum/profile/museum+majapahit). Prices and hours change — confirm before you travel. ## What is Trowulan Museum known for? Trowulan, in Mojokerto Regency, is thought to be the site of the capital of the Hindu-Buddhist kingdom of Majapahit. Its ruins were known by the 19th century: Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, governor of Java from 1811 to 1816, reported temple remains scattered over many miles. Looting prompted a simple storage building that became the first museum. On 24 April 1924 the Mojokerto regent R.A.A. Kromodjojo Adinegoro and the Dutch architect Henri Maclaine Pont founded the Oudheidkundige Vereeniging Majapahit (OVM), a society to study Majapahit's remains; by 1926, with finds piling up, its founders resolved to create the Trowulan Museum. It closed to the public in 1942 when the Japanese interned Maclaine Pont. After independence, management passed to the Indonesian government's antiquities service, today's East Java heritage preservation office, and the collection moved south and became the Balai Penyelamatan Arca (Statue Rescue Centre). The present museum opened in 1987 on a site of about 57,625 square metres beside the Kolam Segaran, combining the old Trowulan collection with most of the stone sculpture once kept in the museum at Mojokerto. On 3 November 2008 it was renamed Pusat Informasi Majapahit (Majapahit Information Centre), and the Ministry of Culture now registers it as Museum Majapahit. Stone sculpture is also displayed in open-sided garden pavilions around the main buildings. The museum describes its holdings as the largest collection of Majapahit relics in Indonesia, in clay, ceramics, metal and stone. Most date from the Majapahit era, but finds from the earlier East Javanese kingdoms of Kahuripan, Kediri and Singhasari are also shown, as are relics discovered across the province. Highlights include the portrait statue of King Airlangga as Vishnu mounted on Garuda from Candi Belahan; a winged figure said to portray Menak Jinggo, legendary king of Blambangan; a finely carved relief of the Samudramanthana, the churning of the ocean of milk; part of a temple recovered at Ampelgading in Malang; and Majapahit terracotta. The national museum registry lists the museum as open Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, closed on Mondays and public holidays, with entry at Rp2,500 and free on Thursdays. Change is coming: in September 2026 the Ministry of Culture broke ground on a revitalised Museum Majapahit, planned on about 10 hectares within the Trowulan national cultural heritage area with a potential collection of more than 88,000 artefacts, under a 114-working-day contract with the state builder PTPP. Check the current situation before you travel, and combine the museum with Trowulan's other Majapahit remains. Best for: Archaeology Lovers · History Enthusiasts · Budget Travellers ## What are the must-see works at Trowulan Museum? 5 highlights that define the collection: Airlangga as Vishnu on Garuda, Samudramanthana relief, Winged figure of Menak Jinggo and more. 1 ### Airlangga as Vishnu on Garuda Portrait statue of King Airlangga · from Candi Belahan The famous portrait statue of the East Javanese king Airlangga, shown as the god Vishnu mounted on Garuda, brought from Candi Belahan. 2 ### Samudramanthana relief Hindu-Javanese stone sculpture A finely carved stone relief of the Samudramanthana, the Hindu myth of the gods and demons churning the ocean of milk. 3 ### Winged figure of Menak Jinggo East Javanese stone sculpture A winged figure said to portray Menak Jinggo, the legendary king of Blambangan. 4 ### Temple from Ampelgading Temple architecture · recovered at Ampelgading, Malang Part of a candi (temple) recovered from a site at Ampelgading in Malang. 5 ### Majapahit terracotta Majapahit era · terracotta Majapahit terracotta art, part of the museum's core holdings of clay objects alongside its Hindu-Buddhist stone sculpture. ## Collections and highlights - • Majapahit terracotta - • Hindu-Buddhist stone sculpture - • Ceramics - • Metal objects - • Relics of the Kahuripan, Kediri and Singhasari kingdoms - • Temple architecture and reliefs ## Tips for visiting Trowulan Museum 1. ### Best time to visit Start early: the museum opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 3:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday, and is shut on Mondays and public holidays. Revitalisation works began in September 2026, so confirm access before making the trip. 2. ### Tickets & booking Entry is Rp2,500 (free on Thursdays) according to the Ministry of Culture's national museum registry; no online booking is listed. 3. ### Accessibility No accessibility information is published; contact the museum before visiting. Much of the stone sculpture is shown outdoors in garden pavilions. 4. ### Photography rules No photography policy is published. Ask staff before photographing inside the halls, avoid flash near terracotta and ceramics, and do not touch the sculptures. ## How do you get to Trowulan Museum? - car In the Trowulan archaeological area of Mojokerto Regency, on the west side of Kolam Segaran - taxi Grab or Gojek car from Mojokerto or Surabaya, or a car with driver for a day combining the museum with Trowulan's temple sites Address: Trowulan, Mojokerto Regency, East Java, Indonesia (west side of Kolam Segaran) ## Sources we checked Visitor facts and history on this page come from these sources, checked on the dates shown. 1. [Museum Majapahit (Sistem Registrasi Nasional Museum)](https://museum.kemenbud.go.id/museum/profile/museum+majapahit) — Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, checked 22 October 2026 2. [Trowulan Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trowulan_Museum) — Wikipedia, checked 22 October 2026 3. [Museum Majapahit Direvitalisasi, Bakal Jadi The Grand Museum dengan Teknologi Immersive (15 September 2026)](https://www.goodnewsfromindonesia.id/2026/09/15/museum-majapahit-direvitalisasi-bakal-jadi-the-grand-museum-dengan-teknologi-immersive) — Good News From Indonesia, checked 22 October 2026 4. [PTPP Mulai Bangun Museum Majapahit Senilai Rp145,3 Miliar (15 September 2026)](https://bcasekuritas.co.id/latest-news/news/ptpp-mulai-bangun-museum-majapahit-senilai-rp1453-miliar) — BCA Sekuritas, checked 22 October 2026 5. [Museum Majapahit Trowulan (OpenStreetMap)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/239030193) — OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 22 October 2026 6. [File:032 Artefacts, Museum Mojopahit (garden pavilion of stone artefacts)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:032_Artefacts,_Museum_Mojopahit_(40386063522).jpg) — Wikimedia Commons, checked 22 October 2026 7. [Pembangunan Museum Majapahit Dimulai, Bakal Jadi Ikon Budaya Indonesia](https://www.rctiplus.com/news/detail/berita-utama/5472431/pembangunan-museum-majapahit-dimulai--bakal-jadi-ikon-budaya-indonesia) — RCTI+, checked 22 October 2026 ## Trowulan Museum: frequently asked questions ### How much is the entrance fee for the Trowulan Museum? The national museum registry run by the Ministry of Culture lists entry at Rp2,500 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and free entry on Thursdays. The museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays. No separate rates for children or foreign visitors are published, and no online booking is listed. ### Where is the Trowulan Museum and how do I get there? The museum is in Trowulan, Mojokerto Regency, East Java, on the west side of the Kolam Segaran, within the Trowulan archaeological area. Most visitors come by car or by Grab or Gojek from Mojokerto or Surabaya, often hiring a driver for the day so that they can also see Trowulan's scattered temple ruins. ### How long should I spend at the Trowulan Museum? Plan 1–1.5 hours for the highlights of Trowulan Museum. Add extra time for temporary exhibitions, the shop and the café. ### What are the highlights of the Trowulan Museum? Look for the portrait statue of King Airlangga as Vishnu riding Garuda, from Candi Belahan; a winged figure said to portray Menak Jinggo, the legendary king of Blambangan; a finely carved relief of the Samudramanthana, the churning of the ocean of milk; part of a temple recovered at Ampelgading in Malang; and the museum's Majapahit terracotta. ### Can I take photos inside the Trowulan Museum? No photography policy is published. Ask staff before photographing inside the halls, avoid flash near fragile terracotta and ceramics, and never touch or lean on the stone sculptures. If you want to use a tripod or film for anything beyond personal use, ask the museum first, and bear in mind that the revitalisation works may restrict access to some areas. ### Is the Trowulan Museum being rebuilt? Yes, a revitalisation is under way. In September 2026 the Ministry of Culture broke ground on a redeveloped Museum Majapahit in the Trowulan national heritage area, planned on about 10 hectares with a potential collection of more than 88,000 artefacts. State builder PTPP has a 114-working-day contract worth Rp145.3 billion, so check access with the museum before travelling. ### Is Trowulan Museum open on Mondays? No — Trowulan Museum is closed every Monday (closing days: Mondays and public holidays). It is open Tuesday to Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Plan a different museum for that day, and check the official website for holiday changes. ### What are Trowulan Museum's opening hours? Trowulan Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, and closed Mondays and public holidays. Hours can change for holidays and events, so check the official website before you go. ### Is Trowulan Museum free to visit? Not for everyone. Standard admission: Rp2,500 per person; free on Thursdays. Free or reduced entry: Thursdays: free entry. Plan your visit Admission Rp2,500 per person; free on Thursdays Hours Tuesday to Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Closed Mondays and public holidays) [Official website & tickets](https://museum.kemenbud.go.id/museum/profile/museum+majapahit) [View on Google Maps →](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-7.5601,112.3805) We don't sell tickets or take commission — links go to the museum. 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