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Affandi Museum: Tickets, Galleries, and Opening Hours
The Affandi Museum in Caturtunggal, Sleman holds some 300 works by the maestro under banana-leaf roofs. Here is tickets, galleries, and opening hours.
The Affandi Museum sits at Jalan Laksda Adisucipto No. 167, Dusun Papringan, Caturtunggal, in Depok District, Sleman Regency, right on the western bank of the Gajah Wong River. It’s about 5 kilometers from central Yogyakarta, along the main road connecting Yogyakarta and Solo.
The easiest landmark to remember: the museum sits directly across from UIN Sunan Kalijaga university. If you’re taking Trans Jogja, routes 1B, 4A, and 5A stop near SMA Kolese De Britto, from where it’s about a 300-meter walk.
A Building That’s a Work of Art in Itself
The first thing that catches your eye here isn’t the paintings — it’s the roof. Affandi designed the entire complex himself, using curved lines and rooflines modeled after banana leaves, a shape repeated across nearly every building, making the museum impossible to mistake for any other gallery.
The roughly 3,500-square-meter complex is dense with trees and flowering plants growing between the buildings. The effect is immediate: no matter how hot Yogyakarta gets, the museum grounds stay shaded, and the temperature noticeably drops the moment you pass through the gate.
At the center of the complex stands Café Loteng, a stilt-house-style building decorated with wood carvings and surrounded by plants. Admission includes one drink here, making it a natural resting point after touring the galleries.
Something easy to miss: Affandi’s grave sits within the complex, between the first and second gallery buildings. The maestro, who passed away on May 23, 1990, asked to be buried there, close to his home and his life’s work.
Three Galleries with Different Roles, and Visiting Info
The museum was built in stages over a long stretch of time. Affandi began construction around 1962, funded by sales of his own paintings, and it was officially opened to the public by the Director General of Culture in 1974, with development continuing until 2002.
Gallery I displays a retrospective collection spanning the 1930s through the 1980s, including works from his naturalist period like “Self Portrait” from 1938. This room also holds Affandi’s painting tools — brushes, oil paint, pencils — along with the sandals and white shirt he wore and used as a paint rag while working.
Gallery II spans two floors. It was originally used to exhibit Affandi’s paintings for sale, later expanding into an exhibition space for other artists’ work as well as the maestro’s sketches.
Gallery III is the most functionally interesting. Built in 1997 and officially opened by Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, the building has three levels: the ground floor for exhibitions, the upper floor for painting restoration and repair, and a basement used for storage. Nearby stands a viewing tower looking straight out over the Gajah Wong River.
The museum holds around 300 of Affandi’s paintings, displayed on a rotating basis — meaning a visit at a different time may not show the same works.
Entry is IDR 50,000 for domestic visitors and IDR 100,000 for foreign visitors, which includes a drink and a souvenir. Students get a 50 percent discount, bringing local student entry down to around IDR 25,000. The museum welcomes visitors from 9 AM to 4 PM. Some sources note it’s open every day, while others cite one weekly closing day, so it’s worth confirming with the museum directly before you go — especially for group visits, which are advised to book ahead.
Exploring Nearby Sites in Southwest Sleman
- Embung Tambakboyo - about 4 km - A 7.8-hectare reservoir with a 1.5-km jogging track, busiest in the early morning and evening.
- Upside Down World Yogyakarta - about 4 km - A photo gallery packed with dozens of upside-down rooms, a lighter follow-up after an art museum.
- Monumen Jogja Kembali - about 6 km - A cone-shaped monument with dioramas of the 1949 independence struggle and a night-time Rainbow Garden.
Final Thoughts
The Affandi Museum is more than a place to hang paintings — it’s the painter’s home, studio, and grave all at once, every part of it designed by his own hand. That combination makes a visit here feel far more personal than a typical art museum, and with a drink included in the ticket, it’s easy to linger at Café Loteng.
FAQ: About the Affandi Museum
How much does it cost to enter the Affandi Museum?
IDR 50,000 for domestic visitors and IDR 100,000 for foreign visitors, including a drink and a souvenir. Students get a 50 percent discount.
What are the Affandi Museum’s opening hours?
Visits are accepted from 9 AM to 4 PM. Information on the weekly closing day varies between sources, so it’s best to confirm with the museum before heading over.
Is Affandi buried at his own museum?
Yes. Affandi’s grave sits within the museum complex, between the first and second gallery buildings. He passed away on May 23, 1990, and asked to be buried near his home and his work.
How many paintings are in the Affandi Museum’s collection?
Around 300 of Affandi’s paintings are held at the museum and displayed on a rotating basis. The collection also includes works by other artists, sketches, sculptures, and Affandi’s personal belongings.