My visit to this former sugar factory turned tourist attraction, De Tjolomadoe, was both educational and fascinating. The museum beautifully showcases the city's rich history, especially about the sugar factory's transformation and its vital role in this city's economy. The displays are well organized and very interactive, covering everything from the beginning of the construction to the end of the factory. The staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable, especially this young intern, I forgot his name already. There is a cafe on site, but I haven't got the time to try it. One of the weird things that doesn't seem in line with the whole sugar factory scene is the old antique cars display. Overall, it's highly recommended for a wonderful way to understand this city's history.

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Colomadu Sugar Factory began construction in 1861. The factory has now been turned into a museum. Inside, you can still find the original milling machines, and parts of the flooring remain preserved from when the sugar factory was still operating. There is a lot of information available, from the early construction of the factory to its final years of operation. There is also extensive documentation showing what the factory used to look like. For those who enjoy taking photos, there are plenty of great photo spots. The museum is excellent—very clean. The restrooms are also clean, and the parking area is spacious.

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One of the historical sites that will make you amazed at how Indonesia was once one of the sugar exporters at one point in time, way back then. They provide several knowledge-sharing videos that are quite reliable as a source of information. It was quite a fun visit and a way to kill time as well (in case there are fewer visitors). Thanks to Mba Ata, we managed to get some valuable historical information on this place as well. It is recommended to go here if you are looking for an anti-mainstream activity to do while in Solo

Really great museum! The staff were very friendly and it had a ton of information in both BI and English. Great place for the family to visit or solo travelers looking to gain some insight into Indonesian history. I really appreciated that they had so much info about not just the Mill but the time frame as well.

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Never expected too much when visiting an Indonesian museum, but this place truly amazed me. A nearly collapsed Dutch-era sugar factory has been beautifully transformed into a colonial heritage experience. The exhibitions are well curated, and the stories are clearly presented in both Bahasa Indonesia and excellent English.

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