Aceh

Aceh is a semi-autonomous Indonesian province on the northwest tip of Sumatra Island. It's known for beaches, diving sites and mountain wilderness areas. Banda Aceh, its capital, is home to the 19th-century Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, a regional icon with delicate Mughal tracery, black domes and a reflecting pool. Exhibits at the Aceh Tsunami Museum depict a 2004 natural disaster's impact on the region.
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Top destinations in Aceh

Banda Aceh
1. Banda Aceh
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, Lampuuk Beach, and more
Sabang
2. Sabang
63% as popular as Banda Aceh
Visit Iboih Beach, Rubiah Island, and more
Ketambe
3. Ketambe
19% as popular as Banda Aceh
Known for Our Jungle Trekking with Safar Ketambe, Jhony Jungle Trekking, and more
Takengon
4. Takengon
3% as popular as Banda Aceh
Check out Lake Laut Tawar, Bur Telege, and more
Lhokseumawe
5. Lhokseumawe
1% as popular as Banda Aceh
Visit Ujong Blang Beach, Islamic Center Lhokseumawe, and more
Lhonga
6. Lhonga
1% as popular as Banda Aceh
Known for Lhoknga Beach, Mata Ie Hillside Adventure & Water Park, and more
Panjupian
7. Panjupian
0% as popular as Banda Aceh
Check out Pemandian Putri Naga Tapak Tuan and more
Meulaboh
8. Meulaboh
0% as popular as Banda Aceh
Visit Baitul Makmur Grand Mosque, Suak Ribee Beach, and more
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Top attractions in Aceh

Museum Tsunami Aceh
1. Museum Tsunami Aceh
4.6
(11525)
History museum
Museums
Symbolic center honoring victims & survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake & tsunami disaster.
Slide 1 of 17
Haaai Travelers We meet again, hihii Well, this time , I still review about place in Banda Aceh ☺️ Yapsss, that is Museum Tsunami Aceh. This Museum was designed by Ridwan Kamil , an Indonesian architect and politician who is the 15th Governor of West Java. This place is built for memorizing all people who died because of tsunami and for reminding us that Allaah Almighty, We are nothing without Allah's help :'( This Museum opens everyday except Friday, at 9 am - 4 pm. If prayer time comes, this museum will close for an hour. Before you enter, you need to pay IDR 5.000/ person. Parking fee : IDR 2.000 (for motorcycles) IDR 5.000 (for cars) I walked from Grand Mosque Baiturrahman till here. It took around 15 minutes. Haha. That was very exhausted but happy. If you were me, you wouldn't do that 😂 This place is really dark and bring us to the atmosphere on Sunday Morning, December 2006, 24 when tsunami happened :'( . At the first alley, you can feel some water flows the walls. You can watch video how tsunami happened and destroyed many houses :'((. There is chamber of blessing. This chamber is circle and there are many names of deceased around the wall. Some possessions damaged by the tsunami are displayed in this museum. Some flags from different countries are displayed in the museum too, to tell us that many volunteers from other countries help them. They care about people here :'). Thank you so much Oh ya, You can buy many souvenirs here. Last but not least, don't forget to visit this Museum. Wonderful Indonesia
Aurora H — Google review
Let people know how the Tsunami has impacted the city. What did the city look like before being destroyed by the tsunami.
Pas N — Google review
Museum in Banda Aceh where we can see the pictures or evidence of Tsunami Disaster destroying Aceh the day after Christmas 2024
Enri S — Google review
Place for memorizing of tsunami in aceh. Ticket for adult only 5.000, and 3.000 for kids up 1 years. Nice and cheap place for bring your kids
Dyan Z — Google review
The Tsunami Museum commemorates the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in 2004. Banda Aceh was the most affected location, with over 160,000 deaths. It's an impressive visit, especially when you enter. You walk through a damp corridor and hear the sound that was heard when the tsunami hit the city. As a museum, it's not very large. There are many photos showing the condition of the city after the tsunami. And there are certain messages that are a bit questionable from my perspective (for example, there is a photo of the undamaged mosque with the surrounding area in ruins and a message mentioning divine intervention. But is it really a divine matter or a question of construction quality? I suppose it depends on one's beliefs). In any case, if you're in Banda Aceh, the museum is a must-visit.
David C — Google review
Very hot inside, I'm sorry, but Im not sure why they are not switching on the air conditioner in the premise. You have to walk quite a number with sweat on your armpit? 😭
Akmal S — Google review
Marking one of the country's most dark days in history about the tsunami of aceh . Thank God Aceh still stand stronger and live on with its activities of never ending interests and fun of enjoyments to all. The place is also the mark for that ! Take a pic and pray there to commamorate the horrible event ... condolences to the victims and the families. Sad to see all those names but a beautiful monument and serene place to respect those that have died.
Franky ( — Google review
I was visited this place when I have business trip in Aceh. This museum has awesome design. It reminds me when this disaster happened back to 2004 when I was in Senior high school. The next geneation in Aceh has to be educated about facing tsunami in the future because this disaster ever happened before in 1907, if i am not mistaken based on what i saw in short movie inside this building
Nururrokhman S — Google review
Best. Ada cinema showing on the tsunami. At entrance got waterfall with sounds, that we visitors can experienced the sounds of tsunami waves. Recommended to go visit.
Matcha G — Google review
To know more on the situation of the tsunami in Aceh ..its good to visit this museum.. there are a lot of pictures and explanation on it. There is also a 10 minutes video on the things that happened on the tsunami
Ruziana R — Google review
A memorial museum for the tragic tsunami in 2004. A lot of footage of the event, names of the missing people or deceased, even a helicopter wreck can be seen in this museum. This place has a very good design and it is right in the middle of the city
Fonouvdior — Google review
Impressive looking museum with a nice cinema inside that plays a moving documentary subtitled in English. Some of the exhibitions were closed. Big building but I expected more. Not much more to say. $15k entry fee for foreigners. $10k entry fee for locals.
Mr V — Google review
Very interesting documentation of the 2014 boxing day Tsunami. Paid entry but not too expensive. They included the scientific aspects of the tsunami.
Ffion H — Google review
It is very helpful to know the impact of the tsunami
Joi S — Google review
If you want to know how the city was hit by the huge wave of ocean called Tsunami 🌊, then this museum is for you. The museum Tsunami Aceh gives you bunch of pictures, household items, and other victim related things once you get in. This museum is initiated by a famous architect in Indonesia, Mr. Ridwan Kamil. Some other great buildings all over Indonesia are also made by his extraordinary work 🤩. This museum charges you one dollar or less per person. Enjoy your trip in Banda Aceh 👋
Alfikri M — Google review
A venue to revisit the catastrophe that happened. Many actual artefacts from the tragedy are displayed. The conflict of Acheh Freedom Army with central government was also featured, with the final resolution of conflict after tsunami.
Sandie C — Google review
This is the museum that you should visit if you are going to Banda Aceh, this museum tells a lot about the sad things that happened in 2004 in Banda Aceh even the remnants of that time are still stored here, here you can also see live footage when the tsunami event happened, this building is quite spacious and the architecture was built by Ridwan Kamil are very cool!
Aprizal N — Google review
Museum Tsunami Aceh
2. Museum Tsunami Aceh
4.6
(11525)
History museum
Museums
Symbolic center honoring victims & survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake & tsunami disaster.
Slide 1 of 17
Haaai Travelers We meet again, hihii Well, this time , I still review about place in Banda Aceh ☺️ Yapsss, that is Museum Tsunami Aceh. This Museum was designed by Ridwan Kamil , an Indonesian architect and politician who is the 15th Governor of West Java. This place is built for memorizing all people who died because of tsunami and for reminding us that Allaah Almighty, We are nothing without Allah's help :'( This Museum opens everyday except Friday, at 9 am - 4 pm. If prayer time comes, this museum will close for an hour. Before you enter, you need to pay IDR 5.000/ person. Parking fee : IDR 2.000 (for motorcycles) IDR 5.000 (for cars) I walked from Grand Mosque Baiturrahman till here. It took around 15 minutes. Haha. That was very exhausted but happy. If you were me, you wouldn't do that 😂 This place is really dark and bring us to the atmosphere on Sunday Morning, December 2006, 24 when tsunami happened :'( . At the first alley, you can feel some water flows the walls. You can watch video how tsunami happened and destroyed many houses :'((. There is chamber of blessing. This chamber is circle and there are many names of deceased around the wall. Some possessions damaged by the tsunami are displayed in this museum. Some flags from different countries are displayed in the museum too, to tell us that many volunteers from other countries help them. They care about people here :'). Thank you so much Oh ya, You can buy many souvenirs here. Last but not least, don't forget to visit this Museum. Wonderful Indonesia
Aurora H — Google review
Let people know how the Tsunami has impacted the city. What did the city look like before being destroyed by the tsunami.
Pas N — Google review
Museum in Banda Aceh where we can see the pictures or evidence of Tsunami Disaster destroying Aceh the day after Christmas 2024
Enri S — Google review
Place for memorizing of tsunami in aceh. Ticket for adult only 5.000, and 3.000 for kids up 1 years. Nice and cheap place for bring your kids
Dyan Z — Google review
The Tsunami Museum commemorates the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in 2004. Banda Aceh was the most affected location, with over 160,000 deaths. It's an impressive visit, especially when you enter. You walk through a damp corridor and hear the sound that was heard when the tsunami hit the city. As a museum, it's not very large. There are many photos showing the condition of the city after the tsunami. And there are certain messages that are a bit questionable from my perspective (for example, there is a photo of the undamaged mosque with the surrounding area in ruins and a message mentioning divine intervention. But is it really a divine matter or a question of construction quality? I suppose it depends on one's beliefs). In any case, if you're in Banda Aceh, the museum is a must-visit.
David C — Google review
Very hot inside, I'm sorry, but Im not sure why they are not switching on the air conditioner in the premise. You have to walk quite a number with sweat on your armpit? 😭
Akmal S — Google review
Marking one of the country's most dark days in history about the tsunami of aceh . Thank God Aceh still stand stronger and live on with its activities of never ending interests and fun of enjoyments to all. The place is also the mark for that ! Take a pic and pray there to commamorate the horrible event ... condolences to the victims and the families. Sad to see all those names but a beautiful monument and serene place to respect those that have died.
Franky ( — Google review
I was visited this place when I have business trip in Aceh. This museum has awesome design. It reminds me when this disaster happened back to 2004 when I was in Senior high school. The next geneation in Aceh has to be educated about facing tsunami in the future because this disaster ever happened before in 1907, if i am not mistaken based on what i saw in short movie inside this building
Nururrokhman S — Google review
Best. Ada cinema showing on the tsunami. At entrance got waterfall with sounds, that we visitors can experienced the sounds of tsunami waves. Recommended to go visit.
Matcha G — Google review
To know more on the situation of the tsunami in Aceh ..its good to visit this museum.. there are a lot of pictures and explanation on it. There is also a 10 minutes video on the things that happened on the tsunami
Ruziana R — Google review
A memorial museum for the tragic tsunami in 2004. A lot of footage of the event, names of the missing people or deceased, even a helicopter wreck can be seen in this museum. This place has a very good design and it is right in the middle of the city
Fonouvdior — Google review
Impressive looking museum with a nice cinema inside that plays a moving documentary subtitled in English. Some of the exhibitions were closed. Big building but I expected more. Not much more to say. $15k entry fee for foreigners. $10k entry fee for locals.
Mr V — Google review
Very interesting documentation of the 2014 boxing day Tsunami. Paid entry but not too expensive. They included the scientific aspects of the tsunami.
Ffion H — Google review
It is very helpful to know the impact of the tsunami
Joi S — Google review
If you want to know how the city was hit by the huge wave of ocean called Tsunami 🌊, then this museum is for you. The museum Tsunami Aceh gives you bunch of pictures, household items, and other victim related things once you get in. This museum is initiated by a famous architect in Indonesia, Mr. Ridwan Kamil. Some other great buildings all over Indonesia are also made by his extraordinary work 🤩. This museum charges you one dollar or less per person. Enjoy your trip in Banda Aceh 👋
Alfikri M — Google review
A venue to revisit the catastrophe that happened. Many actual artefacts from the tragedy are displayed. The conflict of Acheh Freedom Army with central government was also featured, with the final resolution of conflict after tsunami.
Sandie C — Google review
This is the museum that you should visit if you are going to Banda Aceh, this museum tells a lot about the sad things that happened in 2004 in Banda Aceh even the remnants of that time are still stored here, here you can also see live footage when the tsunami event happened, this building is quite spacious and the architecture was built by Ridwan Kamil are very cool!
Aprizal N — Google review
Nirvana Diving Tailana Island
3. Nirvana Diving Tailana Island
4.5
(32)
Dive club
Nature & Parks
Slide 1 of 3
The dives and the island are amazing. A paradise for divers !!! The only diving center In the banyak archipelago . A chill out place with Hamoc to watch sunset after diving. Local divemaster dandi is very good and very helpfull . Amazing experience.!!!
La J — Google review
A fantastic place for sea lover. Diving at the end of the world with professional divers . From sunrise to sunset . Life is good on this island . I will come back !!!
Freddy M — Google review
Public service announcement : this place is no longer operating here.yes gorgeous island to come to and certainly worth it but their reply via email and WhatsApp was several days and by the time we were already here discovering there wouldn't be any diving
Xenia B — Google review
Museum Tsunami Aceh
4. Museum Tsunami Aceh
4.6
(11525)
History museum
Museums
Symbolic center honoring victims & survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake & tsunami disaster.
Slide 1 of 17
Haaai Travelers We meet again, hihii Well, this time , I still review about place in Banda Aceh ☺️ Yapsss, that is Museum Tsunami Aceh. This Museum was designed by Ridwan Kamil , an Indonesian architect and politician who is the 15th Governor of West Java. This place is built for memorizing all people who died because of tsunami and for reminding us that Allaah Almighty, We are nothing without Allah's help :'( This Museum opens everyday except Friday, at 9 am - 4 pm. If prayer time comes, this museum will close for an hour. Before you enter, you need to pay IDR 5.000/ person. Parking fee : IDR 2.000 (for motorcycles) IDR 5.000 (for cars) I walked from Grand Mosque Baiturrahman till here. It took around 15 minutes. Haha. That was very exhausted but happy. If you were me, you wouldn't do that 😂 This place is really dark and bring us to the atmosphere on Sunday Morning, December 2006, 24 when tsunami happened :'( . At the first alley, you can feel some water flows the walls. You can watch video how tsunami happened and destroyed many houses :'((. There is chamber of blessing. This chamber is circle and there are many names of deceased around the wall. Some possessions damaged by the tsunami are displayed in this museum. Some flags from different countries are displayed in the museum too, to tell us that many volunteers from other countries help them. They care about people here :'). Thank you so much Oh ya, You can buy many souvenirs here. Last but not least, don't forget to visit this Museum. Wonderful Indonesia
Aurora H — Google review
Let people know how the Tsunami has impacted the city. What did the city look like before being destroyed by the tsunami.
Pas N — Google review
Museum in Banda Aceh where we can see the pictures or evidence of Tsunami Disaster destroying Aceh the day after Christmas 2024
Enri S — Google review
Place for memorizing of tsunami in aceh. Ticket for adult only 5.000, and 3.000 for kids up 1 years. Nice and cheap place for bring your kids
Dyan Z — Google review
The Tsunami Museum commemorates the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in 2004. Banda Aceh was the most affected location, with over 160,000 deaths. It's an impressive visit, especially when you enter. You walk through a damp corridor and hear the sound that was heard when the tsunami hit the city. As a museum, it's not very large. There are many photos showing the condition of the city after the tsunami. And there are certain messages that are a bit questionable from my perspective (for example, there is a photo of the undamaged mosque with the surrounding area in ruins and a message mentioning divine intervention. But is it really a divine matter or a question of construction quality? I suppose it depends on one's beliefs). In any case, if you're in Banda Aceh, the museum is a must-visit.
David C — Google review
Very hot inside, I'm sorry, but Im not sure why they are not switching on the air conditioner in the premise. You have to walk quite a number with sweat on your armpit? 😭
Akmal S — Google review
Marking one of the country's most dark days in history about the tsunami of aceh . Thank God Aceh still stand stronger and live on with its activities of never ending interests and fun of enjoyments to all. The place is also the mark for that ! Take a pic and pray there to commamorate the horrible event ... condolences to the victims and the families. Sad to see all those names but a beautiful monument and serene place to respect those that have died.
Franky ( — Google review
I was visited this place when I have business trip in Aceh. This museum has awesome design. It reminds me when this disaster happened back to 2004 when I was in Senior high school. The next geneation in Aceh has to be educated about facing tsunami in the future because this disaster ever happened before in 1907, if i am not mistaken based on what i saw in short movie inside this building
Nururrokhman S — Google review
Best. Ada cinema showing on the tsunami. At entrance got waterfall with sounds, that we visitors can experienced the sounds of tsunami waves. Recommended to go visit.
Matcha G — Google review
To know more on the situation of the tsunami in Aceh ..its good to visit this museum.. there are a lot of pictures and explanation on it. There is also a 10 minutes video on the things that happened on the tsunami
Ruziana R — Google review
A memorial museum for the tragic tsunami in 2004. A lot of footage of the event, names of the missing people or deceased, even a helicopter wreck can be seen in this museum. This place has a very good design and it is right in the middle of the city
Fonouvdior — Google review
Impressive looking museum with a nice cinema inside that plays a moving documentary subtitled in English. Some of the exhibitions were closed. Big building but I expected more. Not much more to say. $15k entry fee for foreigners. $10k entry fee for locals.
Mr V — Google review
Very interesting documentation of the 2014 boxing day Tsunami. Paid entry but not too expensive. They included the scientific aspects of the tsunami.
Ffion H — Google review
It is very helpful to know the impact of the tsunami
Joi S — Google review
If you want to know how the city was hit by the huge wave of ocean called Tsunami 🌊, then this museum is for you. The museum Tsunami Aceh gives you bunch of pictures, household items, and other victim related things once you get in. This museum is initiated by a famous architect in Indonesia, Mr. Ridwan Kamil. Some other great buildings all over Indonesia are also made by his extraordinary work 🤩. This museum charges you one dollar or less per person. Enjoy your trip in Banda Aceh 👋
Alfikri M — Google review
A venue to revisit the catastrophe that happened. Many actual artefacts from the tragedy are displayed. The conflict of Acheh Freedom Army with central government was also featured, with the final resolution of conflict after tsunami.
Sandie C — Google review
This is the museum that you should visit if you are going to Banda Aceh, this museum tells a lot about the sad things that happened in 2004 in Banda Aceh even the remnants of that time are still stored here, here you can also see live footage when the tsunami event happened, this building is quite spacious and the architecture was built by Ridwan Kamil are very cool!
Aprizal N — Google review

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