Cendrawasih Museum in Biak Regency, Papua Province
Spending a holiday in Biak Numfor Regency would be everyone’s new experience. It is because the location is in Papua Province, which is the easternmost region in Indonesia. What makes Biak Numfor popular? The region is mostly known for its beaches and small islands. Aside from these, tourists can find other allures, though, including Cendrawasih Museum. This one is located in downtown and near the airport. That means everyone would be able to get there without hassles. The exact location is in Sisingamangaraja Street and it resides in Waupnor Village at Biak Kota Sub-District.
The Nuance
In terms of nuance, the site looks serene. Perhaps the reason is the low number of visitors. It is because the museum doesn’t open every day. Here is a good thing. The site is located near to Biak’s air force complex, so it is noticeable. Once arriving on the location, tourists may see a traditional-look building that represents Biak Tribe’s house (Rumstram). Some plants surround the museum and make it beautiful. The architecture is unique and the building features two major paint colors, which are brown and blue. Even the building is worth a photo shot!
Exploring Cendrawasih Museum
As mentioned before, Cendrawasih Museum can be a nice object for photography. Thus everyone should not forget to bring a camera when heading to the site. Located in front of the building (the garden), some attractive objects reside. These include bombs, martyr, and other war weapons. Tourists would be happy to take photos here, therefore. This fun is only the beginning, though. The real one comes once tourists get in the museum.
Inside, visitors would see numerous types of World War II relics and artifacts. Not to mention the guests can get information regarding local cultures by reading various tribes that live in Papua Province. In order to get detailed information and history regarding all the objects, it is recommended to come with a local guide. This person is able to help tourists to explore the museum efficiently, too, later. Once again, carrying a camera is recommended, as everyone is allowed to take photos inside the building. The only prohibition is to touch the objects.
Visiting Cendrawasih Museum while spending a vacation in Biak Numfor Regency is quite recommended. The only disappointment is that the museum doesn’t open every day. Thus, tourists should find out the schedule first. Here is the tip. The best time to visit the site is during big cultural events. At these times, the museum definitely opens for visitors.
Nearby Attractions
- Water Basis Beach
- Tentara Kompi C Monument
- Jepang Cave
- Sapomi Island
How to Get There
From Jakarta City, the best way to get to Biak Numfor Regency is by airplane. Tourists can get an airplane service at Soekarno – Hatta International Airport and head to Frans Kaisiepo Airport at Biak. For the information, this flight may take around 5 hours and 45 minutes. Once arriving at Biak, the next destination is the Cendrawasih Museum. The location is quite near, so don’t worry. Tourists can simply take Yos Sudarso and Sisingamangaraja Street and head to the museum right away. The distance is 5.5 km, so the trip would take around 11 minutes.
Where to Stay
- Basana Inn
- Agung Hotel
- Srafa Inn
- Nirmala Hotel
- Arimbi Hotel
