Bogor Zoology Museum
Building Zoological museum in Bogor displaying regional specimens
Bogor’s Zoology Museum in West Java displays preserved specimens and taxidermy; researchers, students and museum-goers visit to study Indonesian fauna and colonial-era collections.
The Bogor Zoology Museum (Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense) is a scientific zoological collection and museum in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, established during the late 19th century. It holds research collections of Indonesian animals and has served as a major center for zoological study.
The museum’s collections include preserved specimens used for taxonomic and biodiversity research rather than large commercial displays; it is of particular interest to researchers and visitors interested in Indonesian wildlife. Public visiting facilities are more limited than at general-audience museums, so hours and access can vary.
The museum traces its origins to the colonial-era Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense and continued as a national research collection under Indonesian scientific institutions. Its holdings document Indonesian vertebrates and invertebrates collected over many decades.
The museum is located in the city of Bogor in West Java, within the historic botanical and research precincts associated with the Bogor Botanical Gardens, south of Jakarta.
- Founding and location: Founded in the late 19th century as the Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense, it retains large historical scientific collections of Indonesian fauna and is located within the Bogor Botanical Gardens area.
How to Get to Bogor Zoology Museum #
The museum is in Bogor city, about an hour’s drive from Jakarta depending on traffic. Use the Bogor Botanical Gardens and the campus of IPB (Bogor Agricultural University) as waypoints; the museum is within the university precincts and reachable by local taxi or ojeks.
Tips for Visiting Bogor Zoology Museum #
- The Museum is on the campus of Bogor Agricultural University-combine a museum visit with a stroll through the campus grounds.
- Check opening times before visiting; smaller university museums can close for holidays or university events.
Best Time to Visit Bogor Zoology Museum #
Museum visits are primarily a matter of scheduling; Bogor's climate is mild compared with lowland Java, but check for institutional closures.
Weather & Climate near Bogor Zoology Museum #
Bogor Zoology Museum's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3684 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (390 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (344 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (361 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (366 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (317 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (238 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (318 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (355 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (365 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
