Laying out traditional tools of the trade, the museum has thousands of local fabrics including batik, ikat, pelangi, tenun, songket, and celup. The gift shop allows visitors to bring home a piece of history and wearable souvenirs.

Managed by DKI Jakarta, the museum (a former 19th century Dutch-style warehouse) displays local maritime history including traditional sailing vessels like the pinisi, lancang and gelati.