Museum
Bank Indonesia Museum, Surabaya
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The Bank Indonesia Museum occupies a grand neoclassical building that once served as a Dutch colonial bank. Visitors explore the evolution of currency from ancient trade beads to modern banknotes, with highlights including a gold vault and a collection of rare coins. Interactive displays explain the role of central banking, while the restored architecture itself, with its high ceilings and marble floors, offers a glimpse into Surabaya's colonial past. The museum provides a thorough, engaging look at how money shaped the nation's economy and culture.
Don't miss
- See the original bank vault and its massive door
- Examine rare coins and banknotes from the Dutch East Indies era
- Try interactive exhibits on inflation and counterfeit detection
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bank Indonesia Museum, Surabaya
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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