Museum Purbakala Popa-Eyato is a technical implementation unit (UPTD) under the Gorontalo Provincial Education and Culture Office. This museum is a cultural and historical tourism destination located in Gorontalo province, Indonesia. It was established with the aim of preserving, collecting, and exhibiting the cultural heritage and history of the Gorontalo community. Inside the museum, visitors can find a variety of artifacts such as replicas of prehistoric human skeletons from Oluhuta, ancient manuscripts, ethnographic collections, ceramics, and documentation that provide a comprehensive overview of the cultural and historical development of Gorontalo over time.
Address
Museum Provinsi Gorontalo is located at Jalan By Pass, Kelurahan Tamalate, Kota Timur, Kota Gorontalo, Gorontalo Province.
How to Get There
Visitors can choose between air and land routes to reach Museum Provinsi Gorontalo. By Air: Visitors can fly to Djalaludin Gorontalo Airport, which is the main airport in the province. From the airport, which is 33 km away, the journey to the museum can be continued by taxi or public transportation, taking approximately 45 minutes. By Land: For visitors using the land route, the museum can be reached by private vehicle or bus from various cities in Gorontalo. The land route generally follows the main road connected to Gorontalo City. The museum is 7.7 km from Terminal 42 Andalas and 4.3 km from Gorontalo Port.
Facilities
Museum Provinsi Gorontalo offers various facilities for the convenience of visitors, including:
- Exhibition Room: Showcasing various collections of artifacts, art, and historical documentation.
- Information Center: Providing information about Gorontalo's history and culture.
- Parking Area
- Toilet
Admission Fees
The entrance fee to Museum Provinsi Gorontalo is very affordable.
- Adults: Rp10,000
- Children: Rp5,000
Operational Hours
Museum Provinsi Gorontalo is open every day except Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, with the following operational hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30 WITA
Contact
Website: https://museum.gorontaloprov.go.id/
Instagram: @museumpurbakalaprov_gorontalo
