There is also a bird park with a walk-in aviary, a fauna museum and recreational grounds with a swimming pool and restaurants of special interest here at Taman Mini is the Museum Indonesia. A richly decorated building in Balinese architecture, it houses contemporary arts crafts and traditional costumes from the different regions of the country.
Indonesia in Miniature Park
Jl. Taman Mini I, East Jakarta
Phone: (62 21) 840-1687, Fax: (62 21) 841-1464
Email: info@tamanmini.com
Website: www.tamanmini.com
Aceh Pavilion
The fully engraved Aceh traditional construction is the original house of Cut Mutiah, an Aceh national hero who opposed colonialism. Although the house is more than 130 years old, it still stand strongly as it was before. The house is held by wood nails palm fiber lines. The entrance door uniquely located on the floor and opens inward
North Sumatera Pavilion
Four traditional houses are presented here. The Batak Toba house is the large and engraved house in red, white and black. The Batak Karo house is unique of its triangular roof. The Nias houses is in form of a ship, because Nias houses are originally found along the shore or river. there is also the Simalungun traditional house.
Riau Pavilion
Riau Pavilion presents three unique traditional houses each with its own typical design. Lipat Kijang house has a flat roof, Lontik house is in form of a ship and the magnificent. The exhibited elephant statute and Oil drill portray the wealth of the province.
West Sumatra Pavilion
The West Sumatera Pavilion is a complex of traditional houses, namely RUMAH GADANG, Balairung and Surau, each functions as the main house, meeting hall and place for Minang youths to pray. The large house which stands above pillars with palm fiber roof looks even typical with the buffalo horn like roof. The house it self is painted with vivid colors.
Jambi Pavilion
Jambi was the center of Melayu culture, as reflected in the form of the traditional houses which is named Rumah Betiang. The typical Melayu house stands above pillars and consists of eight parts. The part below the house was originally for animal breeding. The characteristic of Jambi pavilion is the large swan -like ship, Kajang Lako, which in the past was the vehicle of Jambi kings.
Bengkulu Pavilion
The pepper producing province presents four traditional houses as the main buildings. One is a model of the house of the nobility and the others are that of the common people. The three houses are built above pillars. It is in this province where the rare Rafflesia giant is found.
South Sumatra Pavilion
There are three traditional architectural styles presented in the pavilion of south Sumatra. Limas, Ulu and Rakit houses. Limas is the house which floor has many levels as to reflect the nobility rank of the dwellers. Ulu is a model of the houses of South Sumatran common people who live in the mainland. Rakit house, which can be broken down and rebuilt, is the dwelling place of those who live along the river.
Lampung Pavilion
The Lampung Pavilion presents two traditional houses, Nowou Balak a chief villages house, and Nowo Sesat - a meeting hall. Exhibited in the Nowou Balak is Pepadun which is the seat of the chief village. Above the roof of the Nowou sesat terrace are the grandeur umbrellas in color of white, yellow and red, and on the pillars are two symbol of Garuda, which use have been long known in this area.
Jakarta Pavilion
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Jakarta, being the capital of Indonesia, is a metropolitan city with has the most rapid rate of the development in Indonesia. Foreigners and ethnic groups live in the city so the sense of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (unity in Diversity) is clearly reflected. The main building of the DKI Jakarta pavilion is the base of the National Monument, the symbol of Jakarta. The two level building exhibited the living way of life the Betawi people in the past and present.
West Java Pavilion
The province of West Java presents a replica of Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon, which in original was the palace of Sunan Gunung Jati, one of the nine Islam spreaders in Java. The beauty and richness of the West Javanese culture are clearly reflected in the pavilion, including the artistic and pleasant traditional resting house that is made of bamboo
Central Java Pavilion
The Pavilion of Central Java appears with a replica of the Pendopo Agung of the Mangkunegaran Surakarta palace as the main building. The building with the wide and magnificent roof, besides functioning as a reception hall can be used the perform a variety of the graceful Javanese dances. Other types of the traditional house presented are Tajuk Mangkurat, Joglo Pangrawit and Dorogepak, as well as three miniature of different temple surrounding them
Bali Pavilion
The province of Bali is represented with Puri - dwelling complex of Balinese Nobles, with Candi Bentar (temple) as the main gate. In the Front part is a hall for arts performance. There are part is the secret Padmasari- place of the king. The complex was built on the bases of Hastakosala-kosali, meaning harmony.
West Kalimantan Pavilion
Two traditional houses are built in this pavilion. The first is a replica of Istana Kadariyah made of yellow colored woods which makes it look magnificent. The real palace was built in 1771 in Pontianak. The second building is a Dayak traditional house called rumah Betang or rumah panjang which customarily is dwelled by tens of families. Meanwhile, there is only one entrance for one to get into house.
South Kalimantan Pavilion
The province is represented by a traditional house of the Banjar ethnic group called Rumah Lampung Mangkurat or Rumah Bubungan tinggi. The construction is built lengthwise and frontward and stands above pillars. The floor is of several levels in odd number. Although Islamic influences are strongly reflected in this region, Chinese influences can also be seen.
Central Kalimantan Pavilion
Presented in the pavilion are two traditional constructions, Betang and meeting hall, which are built above pillars. Betang is the traditional house of the Dayak ethnic group and is generally dwelled by tens of families. In front of the house is a cone shaped structure, Sandung, which originally function to keep the skeleton of the deceased.
East Kalimantan Pavilion
Most of the inhabitants of cast Kalimantan is the Dayak ethnic group, therefore the pavilion presents Rumah Lamin, a traditional house of Dayak people in general. The house is built above pillars and usually is dwelled by tens of families. It is constructed lengthwise and some than 100 meters long. The black painted house look so artistic with the typical bright colored east Kalimantan ornaments.
North Sulawesi Pavilion
Even though North Sulawesi has four ethnic groups. The province is represented by two traditional houses of Walewangko and Bolaang Mongondow. Entering the pavilion is a tall statue of person standing above one another. at another spot is the figure of the Cakalele war dance.
Central Sulawesi Pavilion
The main building of the pavilion is SAURAJA, house of the kaili nobilities who live along the coast. The unique building is named Tambi for sides of the roof are in form of a trapezium while the other two are in form of a triangle. The whole roof is pyramidal with a slope of 45 degrees. The house is supported by logs, which are arranged over one another, and the strength depends on the notches.
South Sulawesi Pavilion
The pavilion of South Sulawesi is easily recognized by the unique and typical form of the traditional house form Toraja. The house has its roof curving downward forming into a shape of the Wangka canoe. The wall is filled with paintings of geometric motifs. Other building presented are of the Buggis ethnic group, which house the various cultural aspects of the region
South East Sulawesi Pavilion
The pavilion present a replica of the Sultan Bone's palace. The 4 floors building is called malige and is built mainly of wood, without any nails nor pegs. It is supported by 40 poles strong and firm.
West Nusa Tenggara Pavilion
The province consist of two islands, Lombok and Sumbawa. The main building presented in the pavilion is a replica of the Sultan Sumbawa palace which has two floors with twin roof. The uniqueness of the building is the low ceiling entrance, so people entering the house must bow as a show of politeness.
East Nusa Tenggara Pavilion
The province chooses a common house of the region to be presented as the pavilion. Originally, the house stands above pillars with its roof made of thatched-grass. Here, the house exhibits a variety of Ikat weaving from Sumba which has unique and typical motifs. A statue of a Komodo - a rare species in form of a giant lizard, decorates the front yard.
Maluku Pavilion
Maluku is also known as the region of a tourism islands. Despite of the geographical situation, all of its aspect are united in a kredo of unity called Siwalima. It is why the pavilion present a Baileo, a traditional meeting place that has nine pillars in front and five on the sides. The stage in the house is a dancing and singing place of the Maluku young people.
Irian Jaya Pavilion
The Cendrawasih (a rare species of bird found in Irian Jaya) province present, two architectural styles. The first is the black and tall house that is fully covered with thatched - grass. The building is called Kariwari, which in originally functions as a place for veneration. The other building is a model of the Dani ethnic group, houses in form of a toadstool called Honai. Various traditional statues that are exposed in the pavilion bring and astonishment.
The Swimming Pool Park "AMBAR TIRTA"
The Flower Clock
The Flower Clock, Time is money, and time is life, is the message spelled out in the mammoth clock laid out and from in rich floral decoration at the park. We are reminded of the importance of time in our daily lives..
The Bekisar Garden
Bekisar Garden, Bekisar is a specific Indonesia fowl a cross breed between a green wild cock and a Kampung hen. The Bekisar garden is a place for Bekisar to breed.
The Asmat Museum
The Asmat Museum, the interior exquisitely decorated with unique carving of high cultural value. The Asmat Museum is dedicated to preserving a wide selection of original Asmat carvings.
The Graha Widya Patra Museum
The Graha Widya Patra Museum, is both museum and accumulated technology facility for all things related to the oil and gas industry
The Hierloom Museum
The Hierloom Museum was built in order to complete the image of the highly valued Indonesian culture seen from another angle, there are various kind of heirlooms and the philosophical meaning that is contained in it is closely related with the religious and cultural, system prevailing in the community.
The Information Museum
The Information Museum, illustrates the history of the world of information and news in Indonesia, and very meaningful with history of the culture and struggle in the efforts to get a deeper understanding of the Indonesia nation itself.
The Insectarium Museum
The Insectarium's Museum, shows that the variety of insects in Indonesia is the largest in the world. Several of them are relatively well known and are considered rare. The presentation of the collection used a kotak nampan (a serving tray box) that can detached and changed periodically.
The Komodo Museum
The Komodo shaped architecture of the Indonesia fauna museum, in the museum can be witnessed the rare and magnificent range of Indonesia fauna presented in lifelike preserved specimens, collected from throughout the archipelago
The Indonesia Museum
The Indonesia Museum, a three story building, adorned with relief picturing the Ramayana epic. Each storey introduces all aspects of the Indonesia culture, men and its environment in diversity, and art and craft.
The Science and Technology Display Center
The Science and Technology Display Center is designed to stimulate interest among the talented young, where they can comprehend the ways, why, and how of science's contribution to our lives.
The Soldiery Museum
The Soldieri Museum, houses dioramas of the struggle of the Indonesia people, for independence.
The Sport Museum
The Sport Museum, is a center maintaining a collection of sport artifact that serve to record the history of diverse sport that have been flourishing around the whole archipelago.
The Stamp Museum
The Stamp Museum, recalling the postal office's role in bringing Indonesia into closer contact with the whole world.
The Telecommunication Museum
The Telekomunication Museum, at the Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park Treasures the history of telecommunication in Indonesia.
Transportation Museum
Transportasi Museum houses a history of the development of transportation in Indonesia. The unique architecture symbolizes transportation in the future.
The Orchid Garden
Many kinds of orchids including the rare ones are collected in the ORCHID GARDEN. These park is a useful scientific research of flora, and orchid collector
The Cactus Garden
Series of cactus species, dessert plant, are housed in the CACTUS GARDEN kept in a dome shaped building. The penetrating sun guarantees the required temperature
The Bird Park
The Bird Park here in a big park the birds are protected and can raise their families on peace. The sweet sound of birdsong, their fiery flashes of color as they dart trough their huge open aviary, and the comfortable facilities of the bird garden, is worth enjoying.
The Taman Among Putro
THE TAMAN AMONG PUTRO, a children recreation centre.
The Fresh Water Aquarium Park
The Freshwater Aquarium Park presents 500 fish species, the number of exhibited fishes belong to the rare species that are very specific.
The Golden Snail Theatre Flower Gardens
The Golden Snail Theatre Flower Gardens, this beautiful flower garden tells the story of a fabled golden snail The story and the garden share common themes of fine character; service, faithfulness, perseverance, fortitude, and the story of unending love
Source : jakarta-tourism.go.id
