Basoeki Abdullah Museum
Art museum in South Jakarta, Indonesia
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Basoeki Abdullah Museum (Indonesian: Museum Basoeki Abdullah) is an art museum located in South Jakarta, Indonesia. It contains paintings and the personal collection of Basoeki Abdullah, including statues, masks, puppets, and weapons.[1] The museum is managed by the Ministry of Education and Culture.[2] Besides being used for exhibitions, the museum is also used to hold workshops.[3]
Museum Basoeki Abdullah | |
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| Established | 25 September 2001 |
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| Location | Jalan Keuangan Raya 19, Cilandak Barat, South Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Type | Art museum |
| Owner | Ministry of Culture (Indonesian Heritage Agency) |
| Public transit access |  Fatmawati Indomaret |
| Website | www |
History
Basoeki Abdullah Museum was established on 25 September 2001 and inaugurated by the Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika.[2][1] The museum was founded as provided for in the will of Basuki Abdullah, who died on 5 November 1993.[2] Basoeki Abdullah bequeathed his paintings and personal collection together with his house to the Government of The Republic of Indonesia.[2] In 1998 the house, at Keuangan Raya street in South Jakarta, was handed to the Directorate General of Culture as the relevant part of the Indonesian Government.[2][1] The building was then renovated in order to be used as a museum.[2][1]
