Museum Mini Sisa Hartaku
About This Museum
This place is unlike any museum you've ever seen. Tucked away near the slopes of Mount Merapi, it's a deeply personal memorial created from the volcanic ash and twisted debris of the 2010 eruption. Walking in, you're immediately struck by the sheer force of nature preserved in time. Every recovered item, from a melted television to a child's bicycle, tells a silent, powerful story of survival and loss.
Collection Highlights
The collections are hauntingly intimate; entire household rooms are frozen as they were found, filled with ghostly shapes of furniture encased in gray ash. You'll see motorcycles half-buried in rock and cabinets warped by the incredible heat, each piece labeled with the name of the family who lost it.
Visitor Information
It's a sobering but essential visit that really puts life into perspective. It's located in Kepuharjo village, so it's best to hire a scooter or a driver to get there—the journey through the rebuilt communities adds to the whole experience.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is modest and unassuming, almost like a large community hall, which makes the powerful artifacts inside feel even more raw and authentic.
Contact & Location
Address: Museum Mini Merapi Sisa Hartaku, Jalan Petung Merapi, Kaliadem, Kepuhharjo, Cangkringan, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Jawa, 55583, Indonesia
Phone: +62 857-4797-9287
