Merapi Mountain Museum
Indonesia is a country located at the meeting point of the earth plate so that a quake-prone country. In addition, Indonesia is also in the fire ring area which has 500 volcanoes in the mountains where there are 129 active status. That number includes 13 percent of the total active volcanoes in the world. That certainly reiterate that Indonesia is located in disaster prone areas. Therefore, it needs a mitigation effort to reduce the number of casualties when disaster strikes.
Merapi Mountain Museum as a new tourist vehicle that was built in the area of the southern slope of Merapi present to answer it. Sightseeing designed as a vehicle for sustainable conservation education and development of disaster science volcanoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters was unveiled on October 1, 2009 by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR), Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
Museum which has the slogan “Earth Window Merapi”, occupy a land area of 3.4 hectares with a building area of 4470 square meters and consists of two floors. The first floor contains a collection of museum objects are divided into rooms with themes Volcano World, On The Merapi Volcano Trail, Man and the Mountain of Fire, Earthquake and Tsunami, Disaster Movement of Soil, Diorama, Survey Tools, Extra-terrestrial Volcano, and other supporting facilities. While the second floor is used as a screening buildings on Mount Merapi, which is currently still under construction.
The cool temperatures tend to be even cooler would welcome the moment you set foot from the parking lot to the museum courtyard. If the weather is sunny, the summit of Merapi is sturdy and trees will be seen as a background of building the museum. Climb the stairs one by one in the court of the museum will remind you of the main gate of Ratu Boko Temple complex. It is no exaggeration, because the concept of building the Museum Mount Merapi closely with Javanese philosophical values. Architecture museum itself is a representation of the form of temple (the main entrance and courtyard), the monument Jogja (top of the building), Mount Merapi (whole building), and the concept of the palace as the image of the world (building floor plans that centripetal).
Entering the main door, you will be greeted with large-sized mockups of Mount Merapi, which constantly spewing out smoke and magma. Not to forget also heard a rumble of thunder from the mountain. If you want to know about the chronology of the eruption of Mount Merapi, you can push the button on the side of narrative such models. Soon you will hear sound with the narrator tells the story of Javanese music backsound eruption of Mount Merapi. In addition, there are three buttons, each labeled in 1969, 1994, and 2006. If you squeeze one of these buttons, then the distribution of magma flow will change according to events that occurred in that year.
Next you will enter the zone of volcanic world. In this zone there are a variety of photo documentation and props on vulcano phenomena that exist worldwide. The photographs and props are presented along with a description in two languages, namely the Indonesian language and English. So, even if you come alone without a guide, guaranteed you’ll be familiar with all the pictures.
Once satisfied to enjoy the world’s volcanic zone, you can continue move towards specific zones of Mount Merapi. All information about Mount Merapi is served in the room. Starting from the phenomenon of growth of the dome of Mount Merapi, myths about Mount Merapi, Merapi Mountain observation post from the Dutch era until the modern era, and much more. All are presented in drawings and photographs of interest. Not only that, the zone is also shown how to save themselves from the threat of an erupting volcano hazards. Therefore, it seems quite reasonable and not excessive if the Museum of Mount Merapi, also serve as an educational vehicle for mitigation to reduce the number of casualties.
In one room there is a collection of the Museum of Mount Merapi, the tools commonly used in the process of monitoring volcanic activity. In addition, there are various kinds of rocks carried by the eruption of Merapi, one of which is stone bomb (bomb vulcanic) Mount Merapi in the form of incandescent rocks over 65 mm in diameter. Other collections are damaged cookware residents affected by eruptions, and the motorcycle frame of residents who died in the bunker Kaliadem on June 14, 2006.
As a museum that is designed to be a center of information, research, education and tourism on vulcano around the world in general and specifically of Mount Merapi, Merapi Mountain Museum is worth visiting. Students from all educational levels are strongly advised to visit this museum, because there will be so much information that is presented by the Museum of Mount Merapi, complete with a visualization. Thus, the process of learning about vulcano into something interesting and not boring.
Merapi Volcano Museum located in the southern slope of Mount Merapi, precisely located at Jalan Boyong, Dusun Banteng, Hargobinangun village, Pakem district, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Access to the Museum of Merapi Volcano is quite easy, this is because the Merapi Mountain Museum is located one lane with Kaliurang tourist area. From the direction of Yogyakarta, please you down the Road Ground. Approximately 20 km trip, you turn to the left, and follow the road to Kaliurang attractions of the west entrance (Road Boyong). Soon you will find the entrance to a tourist area Ground. Please you turn right, the Museum of Mount Merapi is located right at the end of the road.
Tourists who want to visit the Museum of Mount Merapi are advised to bring personal vehicles both cars and motorcycles. This is due to the lack of public transportation through this museum, so you have to walk about 2 km from the Road Ground. However, if you still want to use public transport, you can ride mikromini majors Jogja-Ground. Having reached the front of the Oasis Crisis Center, please come down and then continue the journey by foot along the road Boyong.
Travelers who want to enter the Museum of Merapi Volcano is required to pay entrance fee of Rp3000.00. In addition, tourists who bring motorcycles will be charged a parking fee of Rp 1500.00, car Rp 2,000.00, while the bus Rp 10,000.00 (2010). The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday starting at 9:00 to 15:30. Especially for holidays on Monday museums.
As a tourism destination that was new in Sleman regency, facilities owned by the Museum of Mount Merapi has not so complete but is sufficient for tourists. Mount Merapi in the Museum there are rest rooms, toilets, parking area, and the court is very broad. Currently the manager of the Museum of Mount Merapi are adding a variety of facilities for visitors such as gazebos, cafeteria, and theater. This area is also in the process of development towards an integrated tourism area alternative.
Although there is no cafeteria in the museum, you do not need to worry, because about 100 yards from the museum there are food stalls run by local residents. Do not forget to buy a bastard of tempe as souvenirs typical Ground. Travelers who want to enjoy the chill of night on the slopes of Merapi to stay at the hotel or inn that is in the region. If you have enough time, we encourage you to continue the trip to Kaliurang, Ullen Sentalu, Tlaga Princess, Lava Tour Kaliadem, or agro-tourism in the vicinity of Turi and Pakem.
Merapi Mountain Museum as a new tourist vehicle that was built in the area of the southern slope of Merapi present to answer it. Sightseeing designed as a vehicle for sustainable conservation education and development of disaster science volcanoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters was unveiled on October 1, 2009 by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR), Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
Museum which has the slogan “Earth Window Merapi”, occupy a land area of 3.4 hectares with a building area of 4470 square meters and consists of two floors. The first floor contains a collection of museum objects are divided into rooms with themes Volcano World, On The Merapi Volcano Trail, Man and the Mountain of Fire, Earthquake and Tsunami, Disaster Movement of Soil, Diorama, Survey Tools, Extra-terrestrial Volcano, and other supporting facilities. While the second floor is used as a screening buildings on Mount Merapi, which is currently still under construction.
The cool temperatures tend to be even cooler would welcome the moment you set foot from the parking lot to the museum courtyard. If the weather is sunny, the summit of Merapi is sturdy and trees will be seen as a background of building the museum. Climb the stairs one by one in the court of the museum will remind you of the main gate of Ratu Boko Temple complex. It is no exaggeration, because the concept of building the Museum Mount Merapi closely with Javanese philosophical values. Architecture museum itself is a representation of the form of temple (the main entrance and courtyard), the monument Jogja (top of the building), Mount Merapi (whole building), and the concept of the palace as the image of the world (building floor plans that centripetal).
Entering the main door, you will be greeted with large-sized mockups of Mount Merapi, which constantly spewing out smoke and magma. Not to forget also heard a rumble of thunder from the mountain. If you want to know about the chronology of the eruption of Mount Merapi, you can push the button on the side of narrative such models. Soon you will hear sound with the narrator tells the story of Javanese music backsound eruption of Mount Merapi. In addition, there are three buttons, each labeled in 1969, 1994, and 2006. If you squeeze one of these buttons, then the distribution of magma flow will change according to events that occurred in that year.
Next you will enter the zone of volcanic world. In this zone there are a variety of photo documentation and props on vulcano phenomena that exist worldwide. The photographs and props are presented along with a description in two languages, namely the Indonesian language and English. So, even if you come alone without a guide, guaranteed you’ll be familiar with all the pictures.
Once satisfied to enjoy the world’s volcanic zone, you can continue move towards specific zones of Mount Merapi. All information about Mount Merapi is served in the room. Starting from the phenomenon of growth of the dome of Mount Merapi, myths about Mount Merapi, Merapi Mountain observation post from the Dutch era until the modern era, and much more. All are presented in drawings and photographs of interest. Not only that, the zone is also shown how to save themselves from the threat of an erupting volcano hazards. Therefore, it seems quite reasonable and not excessive if the Museum of Mount Merapi, also serve as an educational vehicle for mitigation to reduce the number of casualties.
In one room there is a collection of the Museum of Mount Merapi, the tools commonly used in the process of monitoring volcanic activity. In addition, there are various kinds of rocks carried by the eruption of Merapi, one of which is stone bomb (bomb vulcanic) Mount Merapi in the form of incandescent rocks over 65 mm in diameter. Other collections are damaged cookware residents affected by eruptions, and the motorcycle frame of residents who died in the bunker Kaliadem on June 14, 2006.
As a museum that is designed to be a center of information, research, education and tourism on vulcano around the world in general and specifically of Mount Merapi, Merapi Mountain Museum is worth visiting. Students from all educational levels are strongly advised to visit this museum, because there will be so much information that is presented by the Museum of Mount Merapi, complete with a visualization. Thus, the process of learning about vulcano into something interesting and not boring.
Merapi Volcano Museum located in the southern slope of Mount Merapi, precisely located at Jalan Boyong, Dusun Banteng, Hargobinangun village, Pakem district, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Access to the Museum of Merapi Volcano is quite easy, this is because the Merapi Mountain Museum is located one lane with Kaliurang tourist area. From the direction of Yogyakarta, please you down the Road Ground. Approximately 20 km trip, you turn to the left, and follow the road to Kaliurang attractions of the west entrance (Road Boyong). Soon you will find the entrance to a tourist area Ground. Please you turn right, the Museum of Mount Merapi is located right at the end of the road.
Tourists who want to visit the Museum of Mount Merapi are advised to bring personal vehicles both cars and motorcycles. This is due to the lack of public transportation through this museum, so you have to walk about 2 km from the Road Ground. However, if you still want to use public transport, you can ride mikromini majors Jogja-Ground. Having reached the front of the Oasis Crisis Center, please come down and then continue the journey by foot along the road Boyong.
Travelers who want to enter the Museum of Merapi Volcano is required to pay entrance fee of Rp3000.00. In addition, tourists who bring motorcycles will be charged a parking fee of Rp 1500.00, car Rp 2,000.00, while the bus Rp 10,000.00 (2010). The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday starting at 9:00 to 15:30. Especially for holidays on Monday museums.
As a tourism destination that was new in Sleman regency, facilities owned by the Museum of Mount Merapi has not so complete but is sufficient for tourists. Mount Merapi in the Museum there are rest rooms, toilets, parking area, and the court is very broad. Currently the manager of the Museum of Mount Merapi are adding a variety of facilities for visitors such as gazebos, cafeteria, and theater. This area is also in the process of development towards an integrated tourism area alternative.
Although there is no cafeteria in the museum, you do not need to worry, because about 100 yards from the museum there are food stalls run by local residents. Do not forget to buy a bastard of tempe as souvenirs typical Ground. Travelers who want to enjoy the chill of night on the slopes of Merapi to stay at the hotel or inn that is in the region. If you have enough time, we encourage you to continue the trip to Kaliurang, Ullen Sentalu, Tlaga Princess, Lava Tour Kaliadem, or agro-tourism in the vicinity of Turi and Pakem.
