Maimun Palace

Maimoon Palace or Maimun Palace is an istana of the Sultanate of Deli and a well-known landmark in Medan, the capital city of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

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Opening hours: 8:00 AM—5:00 PM and Thursday 8:00 AM—noon and 2:00 PM—5:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: museum in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sumatran Numismatic Museum and Tjong A Fie Mansion.

Sumatran Numismatic Museum

Museum

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The Sumatran Numismatic Museum is a museum located in Medan, Indonesia. Established in 2017, the museum is dedicated to the history of money in Indonesia and houses a significant collection of objects. Sumatran Numismatic Museum is situated 770 metres north of Maimun Palace.

Tjong A Fie Mansion

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Tjong A Fie Mansion is a Sino Portuguese-style two-story mansion in Medan, North Sumatra, built by Tjong A Fie a Hakka merchant who came to own much of the land in Medan through his plantations, later becoming 'Majoor der Chineezen' in Medan and constructing the Medan-Belawan railway. Tjong A Fie Mansion is situated 1¼ km north of Maimun Palace.

State Museum of North Sumatra

Museum

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The North Sumatra Museum or locally known as Northern Sumatra Museum, is a state-owned museum located along H.M Jhoni Street, Medan, Indonesia. This museum is the largest museum in North Sumatra and includes a variety of cultural heritage of Indonesia, as well as art and crafts from various ethnic groups in North Sumatra. State Museum of North Sumatra is situated 1½ km southeast of Maimun Palace.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aur and Kampung Madras.

Aur

Suburb

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Aur is a suburb.

Kampung Madras

Neighborhood

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Kampung Madras, formerly known as Kampung Keling, is the Little India of Medan, Indonesia, and one of the city's significant ethnic enclaves. Kampung Madras encompasses an area of approximately 10 hectares, and hosts a large Indian population.