Culture

Affandi Museum

Gallery & Home of Indonesia's Legendary Painter

Affandi painted with his fingers — squeezing paint directly from tubes onto canvas, then spreading it with bare hands. The result? Expressive works now worth billions of rupiah. And 250+ of his original paintings are housed at Affandi Museum — the home and studio he designed himself, with a roof curving like a banana leaf.

Along Solo Road, 15 minutes from Malioboro. Tickets IDR 30,000 to see a collection worth hundreds of billions if sold. If you love art, this is a must. If you do not, come anyway — the architecture of the house itself is stunning.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

09:00 - 16:00 WIB (closed Monday)

Ticket Price

IDR 30,000

Distance from Jogja

3 km · 15 minutes from Malioboro

Best Time to Visit

Morning-afternoon

How to Get There

Along Solo Road (Jl. Laksda Adisucipto), 3 km from Malioboro. 15 minutes by car. Can be combined if heading towards Prambanan — same direction.

Recommended Vehicles

  • Calya/Sigra (city tour)

Travel Tips

Notice the museum roof curving like a banana leaf — that is Affandi's own design. His car (an old Mercedes he used for painting trips around Indonesia) is also displayed in the yard

Closed Monday. Come on weekday mornings to enjoy the gallery without crowds — you will usually be almost alone

Need Transport to This Destination?

Rent a car with experienced driver and fuel included