Batu Transport Museum presents a collection of vehicles from various countries, complete with interactive and educational rides that reveal the history of world transportation.
The Transport Museum, located in Batu City, East Java, is a tourist attraction that carries a unique and educational concept.
With a collection of around 300 vehicles from various countries, this museum is not just a place to see a collection of cars, but also an interesting journey into the history of transportation.
Managed by Jatim Park Group, this museum was opened in 2014 and has since become a very popular tourist destination in Batu, Malang.
The Transport Museum stands on 3.8 hectares of land and offers an experience that combines entertainment and education.
With various rides and zones that are neatly organized, visitors can explore the world of transportation from time to time, from historic vehicles to planes and helicopters.
Each zone in this museum is created with an atmosphere that imitates the typical atmosphere of the country or city concerned, making this museum not only interesting to visit but also a great place to shop for Typical Batu Souvenirs, as well as being Instagrammable.
History and Concept of the Transport Museum
The Transport Museum was first opened in 2014 with the aim of providing education about the development of transportation technology from various countries.
Managed by the Jatim Park Group, this museum is the first transportation museum in Asia and displays a very diverse collection of vehicles, ranging from classic cars, planes, helicopters, to antique vehicles from various countries.
The concept carried by this museum is very unique and different from other museums. Not only exhibiting vehicles, but also creating an atmosphere that resembles the country or city of origin of the vehicle.
Visitors can feel the atmosphere of countries such as Europe, America, and Asia through the various zones in this museum.
In addition, there are also rides that allow visitors to interact more closely with the vehicle collection, making it a very fun and educational tourist spot.
Rides at the Transport Museum
The Transport Museum is divided into several zones, each with its own theme. Here are some of the rides that can be found at the Transport Museum:
1. The car of the President of the Republic of Indonesia
One of the most historic collections at the Transport Museum is the cars used by the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
The first collection that you can see is the Chrysler Windsor Deluxe car made in 1952, which was once used by the first President of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno.
This car is not only historic because it was Bung Karno’s official vehicle, but also has an important story because it was used in the Asia Africa Conference in 1955 in Bandung.
In addition, there is also the Chrysler Imperial, a car given by the King of Saudi Arabia, Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, which was once pelted with grenades during the Cikini Incident in 1957.
2. Indonesian Presidential Helicopter
The Transport Museum also has a collection of historic helicopters given by the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, to President Soekarno.
The Bell 47-J helicopter named ‘ Si Walet’ became the first presidential helicopter used by Indonesia in 1960-1965. Visitors can learn the history of the use of this helicopter in diplomatic negotiations between Indonesia and the United States.
3. European Zone
In the European zone, visitors can feel the strong European atmosphere, especially through the replica of Buckingham Palace and various antique cars from England, such as Rolls Royce, Mini Cooper, and Triumph.
In addition, there are also ceremonial cars Land Rover and Bentley Mark used by Queen Elizabeth II. Uniquely, this zone also offers the opportunity to take pictures with a statue of Mr.
Bean and his favorite car, the British Leyland Mini 1000. Not only that, this zone also includes European landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Tower of Pisa, and the Berlin Wall, complete with typical European interiors.
4. Gangster Town & Broadway Street
This zone takes visitors back to America’s past with a retro theme reminiscent of the days of gangsters and mafia. Here, you can see vintage cars from that era, such as Cadillacs, Mustangs, and Impalas.
In addition, there is also a 1910 Buick Tonneau, the oldest car in the Museum Angkut collection. This zone provides a different experience, where visitors can feel the atmosphere of America in the 1900s which is full of gangster and crime stories.
5. Flight Simulator
For visitors interested in the world of aviation, the Transport Museum also offers a Flight Simulator ride. Here, you can feel the sensation of being a plane pilot with a variety of planes, from fighter planes, training planes, to presidential planes.
One of the highlights of this zone is the replica of the Boeing 737-200, the plane used by former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. This ride allows visitors to try “flying” a plane in a cockpit equipped with simulation equipment.
6. City Station & Chinatown, Jakarta
If you want to experience the atmosphere of Jakarta in the past, you can visit the City Station and Chinatown rides at the Transport Museum.
This zone depicts the atmosphere of Jakarta’s Old Town with various ancient means of transportation and distinctive lantern ornaments.
In addition, there is a replica of the Sunda Kelapa harbor complete with miniature ships that are anchored, as well as various old-time shops. Visitors can also enjoy the sensation of walking inside a train carriage that sways as if it were moving.
7. Indonesian Heritage Museum
In this museum, visitors can learn about Indonesian cultural history through various collections of relics, such as traditional weapons, puppets, batik, and various other historical objects.
This zone takes visitors to explore Indonesia’s past, from prehistoric times to the era of great kingdoms such as Majapahit and Islamic Mataram.
8. Nusantara Floating Market
For visitors who want to experience the atmosphere of a traditional Indonesian market, Pasar Apung Nusantara offers a unique experience.
Here, you can ride a boat while enjoying typical Indonesian cuisine such as bakso, gado-gado, nasi timbel, and rujak cingur. Souvenir shops selling typical Indonesian handicrafts are also available around this floating market.
Location & Ticket Prices for the Angkut Museum
The Transport Museum is located on Jalan Terusan Sultan Agung No. 2, Ngaglik, Batu District, Batu City, East Java.
The museum is open every day from 11.00 to 20.00 WIB. It is better if you come early so you can enjoy all the rides to your heart’s content.
To enter the Museum Angkut, the entrance ticket is priced at IDR 100,000 per person on weekdays and IDR 120,000 per person on weekends.
If you want to visit the Museum Angkut and Jatim Park 1, you can buy a through ticket for IDR 140,000 per person on weekdays and IDR 170,000 on weekends. Children with a height below 85 cm can enter for free.
Facilities at the Transport Museum
The Transport Museum is equipped with various public facilities such as an education zone, accommodation, public toilets, parking area, dining area, and gazebo. All these facilities ensure that visitors can enjoy their time at the museum comfortably.
Museum Angkut in Batu is a perfect tourist destination for those interested in the history of transportation. With a very diverse collection and interesting rides, this museum provides a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
So, don’t miss the chance to visit Museum Angkut when you are in Batu, explore various historical vehicles from all over the world, and indulge in the Batu Culinary delights available nearby!
