Museum
Bank Indonesia Museum, Padang
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Housed in a stately former De Javasche Bank building from the Dutch colonial era, the Bank Indonesia Museum in Padang offers a deep dive into the nation's monetary evolution. Visitors explore galleries filled with rare coins, antique banknotes, and gold bars, alongside interactive displays on inflation and central banking. The building itself, with its neoclassical facade and vaulted interiors, is a highlight. You'll also see a collection of ceremonial money and learn about the role of trade in Sumatra's economic history.
Don't miss
- Examine a rare collection of ancient Nusantara coins and early Indonesian banknotes.
- Step inside the original bank vault and see gold bars on display.
- Interactive exhibits explaining inflation and the role of Bank Indonesia.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bank Indonesia Museum, Padang
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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