The Aceh Tsunami Museum is located on Jalan Iskandar Muda Banda Aceh, and is opened daily (except Friday). The Museum building has adopted the traditional Aceh House, while at the same time it resembles a ship with its protruding bowsprit.

    Steeping inside, one will find a narrow corridor with water flowing from either side accompanied by scary rumbling sounds, reminding of the devastation made by the 2004 tsunami. The Museum also features and electronic simulation of the Indian Ocean earthquake, pictures of the casualties, and stories and testimonies of survivors.

    The first floor is an open area which serves as reminder of the tsunami disaster. There are several section on the first floor which recall the unfortunate day including pre-tsunami, the D-day, and post-tsunami pictures. Several images, ruins and a diorama are showcased here. Some of the most notable dioramas are fishing boats being hit by the high waves and dashed ashore. There is also picture of the PLTD Apung Ship which was swept up and carried far inland to finally come aground at Punge Blang Cut.

    The second floor features educational media including a library, simulation rooms, 4D room, and a souvenir shop. Some of the exhibits showcased here are an earthquake resistant building and a model of the earth crust. There is also a room displaying tsunami disaster painting and dioramas.

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