The Setia Dharma House of Masks and Puppets holds the world’s largest collection of masks and puppets, showcasing artifacts from numerous regions across Indonesia, as well as from various places in Asia. The collection reaches as far as Europe and Africa in a magnificent cultural melting pot. A narrative to explain the distinct roles and origins of each item accompanies each mask or puppet on display. The masks are used for a range of purposes, from pure entertainment to mystical rituals. For example, one notable item of interest is a mask from the Dogon Tribe in Mali, Africa – the prehistoric artifact tells the tale of a tribe that believes they are descendants of extra-terrestrials. A visit to the Setia Dharma House of Masks and Puppets is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Puppetry is serious stuff across Southeast Asia, an important part of traditional and religious ceremonies. Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets celebrates the tradition. More than 1,000 items, predominantly from Bali and Java, are shown in four joglo, Javanese wooden houses. Intricate wayang kulit, leather characters for shadow puppetry, headline the collection that also features wayang golek (wooden puppets), masks for topeng dances, and pieces from Africa and Europe. There are first-rate captions in English. Located in a small village surrounded by rice fields, the museum's grounds include lotus ponds, brooding banyan trees, and performance areas.