Batur Geopark Museum
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Getting to Know About Batur Geopark Museum
The Batur Geopark Museum, also known as the Batur Volcano Museum, is an educational place that provides information about national and foreign earth parks. The name of this museum has changed until now to Batur Geopark Museum. Officially opened on April 1, 2016 by the then Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Sudirman Said, the museum features collections covering the three main pillars of geoparks: biodiversity, geodiversity, and cultural diversity. The establishment of this museum is the result of cooperation between the Bangli Regency Regional Development Planning Agency, the Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation, and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. The aim is to provide information to the public about the dangers and benefits that can arise from volcanic activity in Indonesia.
The Batur Geopark Museum consists of two floors. The first floor serves as the main lobby with rooms displaying geological diversity. Here, visitors can see a miniature diorama of Mount and Lake Batur measuring 2.5 x 2 meters. Meanwhile, the second floor presents information on cultural and biological diversity, as well as an auditorium where educational films about volcanoes and geoparks are screened.
As one of the Bangli Interesting Places to Visit, the museum also allows visitors to learn about Mount Batur’s volcanic activity firsthand. In addition, the experience of visiting here is also enriched by the cool atmosphere typical of the mountains in the Kintamani region, making it a memorable educational tourist destination.
Location of Batur Geopark Museum
Batur Geopark Museum is located in Bangli Regency, precisely on Penelokan Street, South Batu, Kintamani District. The location is very strategic because it is close to Mount Batur, only about 8.8 km away with a travel time of about 23 minutes. For visitors coming from the Lake Batur area, the museum can be reached in 21 minutes with a distance of about 8 km.
If you start your trip from Kuta, the travel time is about 2 hours. The museum is easily accessible and is one of the interesting destinations worth visiting when exploring the Kintamani area.
Entrance Price, Facilities, and Operating Hours
- Entrance Ticket Price: Visitors are charged IDR 20,000 for adults and IDR 15,000 for children. This ticket includes access for vehicles.
- Facilities: The museum is equipped with various facilities, such as a large parking area, clean toilets, places of worship, air-conditioned rooms, and other facilities that support visitor comfort.
- Operating Hours: The Batur Geopark Museum is closed on Fridays and public holidays. The operating hours are:
- Monday-Thursday: 08.00-16.00 WITA
- Saturday-Sunday: 08.00-14.00 WITA
Attractions Presented
The Batur Geopark Museum offers a number of attractions and interesting activities that make it an educational and fun destination. Bali Touristic highly recommends this museum to broaden your horizons.
- Observing the Miniature of Mount Batur
On the first floor, there is a miniature of Mount Batur designed for learning. You can learn more about the shape, characteristics and history of Mount Batur.
- Learning About the Cultural Wealth of Indonesia
Continue your educational journey to the second floor, where you will find collections that illustrate the rich culture and biodiversity of the archipelago, especially Bali. There is also an auditorium on this floor that shows educational films about geoparks and volcanoes.
- Information About Volcanoes
The museum provides complete information about the process of volcano formation, types of eruptions, their distribution, and the materials produced. You will not only be traveling but also gaining new knowledge.
- Provides Observation Post
One of the unique attractions is the observation post. Using the binoculars provided, you can observe Mount Batur’s volcanic activity directly, providing an educational and memorable experience.
