The House of Sampoerna Museum is one of Surabaya’s most fascinating cultural
landmarks. Housed in a beautifully preserved Dutch colonial building from 1862, the
museum showcases the history of Indonesia’s famous cigarette company, Sampoerna. It
offers an insightful look into the traditional clove cigarette (kretek) industry, the family
legacy behind it, and Surabaya’s industrial past. The museum also includes a café,
souvenir shop, and art gallery, making it a favorite stop for travelers interested in culture
and history.
- Museum Exhibits 📜: learn about the Sampoerna family 👑 and the history of kretek cigarettes 🚬💡🧠
- Hand-Rolling Factory 🏭: observe local workers 🧑🏭 hand-rolling 🖐️ clove cigarettes (weekdays 📅 only) 👀✅
- Photography 📸: capture the colonial architecture 🏰 and vintage interiors 🕰️🖼️
- Art Gallery 🎨: visit rotating exhibitions 🖼️ by Indonesian artists 🇮🇩✨
- Café & Gift Shop ☕: enjoy coffee 🥐 and buy souvenirs 🎁 or locally made crafts 🛒👍
- From Surabaya City Center 🏙️: 10–15 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚗 or motorbike 🛵💨✅
- By Taxi 🚕 or Ride-hailing App 📱: Gojek 🛵 and Grab 🤝 services are widely available ⭐👍
- Public Bus 🚌: take a local city bus 🚍 to Krembangan 📍 and walk a short distance 🚶♂️ to the museum entrance 🏛️✅
- Visit early ⏰ to avoid crowds 🤫 and enjoy the guided tour 🧑🏫💡
- Photography 📸 is allowed 👍, but flash 🚫💡 is prohibited inside exhibits ⚠️❌
- Spend time 😌 in the café ☕ and try traditional Indonesian snacks 🍰😋🇮🇩
- Great spot ⭐ to combine 🤝 with a visit 🗺️ to the nearby Ampel Mosque 🕌 area ✅👍
- 9:00 AM – Arrive 🧭 at House of Sampoerna Museum 🏛️💨
- 9:15 AM – Join a guided tour 🧑🏫 and explore the exhibits 📜🧠👀
- 10:30 AM – Visit the art gallery 🖼️ and souvenir shop 🛍️🛒
- 11:00 AM – Relax ☕ with coffee 🥐 at the on-site café 😋🍹
- 12:00 PM – Continue your trip 🚗 to the nearby Arab Quarter 🕌👋
