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Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika
The Art Deco former Concordia club where the 1955 Asia–Africa Conference met, now a free museum of the summit.
- Address
- Jl. Asia Afrika No. 65, Braga, Sumur Bandung
- Hours
- Wed, Thu, Sat 09.00–12.00 & 13.00–15.00; Fri 09.00–11.30 & 13.30–15.30; closed Sun–Tue and public holidays
- Price
- Free (2026)
- Area
- Sumur Bandung, SWK Cibeunying (North-central)
About
Built in 1895 as the Sociëteit Concordia and rebuilt in 1926 by Van Galen Last and Wolff Schoemaker, the hall hosted the 1955 Asia–Africa Conference. The museum, opened in 1980, tells the story of the summit through photos and memorabilia. Entry is free, but hours are short and it is closed Sunday to Tuesday; groups must book ahead.
- Venue of the 1955 conference
- Free entry
- Art Deco hall by Wolff Schoemaker
- Museum since 1980
In history: Apr 1955 — The Asia–Africa Conference
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Heritage listing. Hours and prices change — check before you go.