Museums in Jakarta – Do you want to go to the museum this weekend? Why not! If you are a history lover and always full of curiosity, you can try visiting plenty of local museums in the capital city.
The capital city of Jakarta is indeed one of Indonesia’s museum paradises. There are lots of museums in the capital that are worth-visiting. With various themes and interesting collections, you can make a trip to these museums.
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6 Museums in Jakarta for Your Vacation Destinations
Can’t wait to explore museums in Jakarta that have their own uniqueness? Just go straight to the 6 museums in Jakarta below, t-mates!
1. The National Museum of Indonesia
Let’s begin our exploration of museums in Jakarta from the National Museum of Indonesia, formerly known as Museum Gajah. This museum was built in 1778.
There are thousands of collections of historical objects at the National Museum of Indonesia. If you are curious and want to visit this museum in Jakarta, you can come to Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, not far from the National Monument.
Price: starts from 5,000 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: Tuesday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM (local time) | Closed on Monday
Address: Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Gambir, Central Jakarta (check on Google Maps)
Additional info: the museum may be temporarily closed during the pandemic, check the official website before visiting*
2. The Puppet Museum (Museum Wayang)
From Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, turn your steps into the Kota Tua Jakarta area in West Jakarta. The Puppet Museum is one of the famous museums located in Kota Tua, overlooking Fatahillah Park.
This museum boasts many collections, including various types of Javanese and Sundanese puppets. So, are you interested to visit this museum, t-mates?
Price: starts from 5,000 IDR/person* | 5,000 IDR (motorbike)* | 10,000 IDR (car)*
Operational hours & days: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 AM-5 PM (local time) | Closed on Monday
Address: Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.27 Pinangsia, RT.3 / RW.6, Kota Tua, Kec. Taman Sari, City of West Jakarta (check on Google Maps)
3. Taman Prasasti Museum
Do you want to visit a museum with a unique concept that is different from others? You can visit this Taman Prasasti Museum, t-mates. Taman Prasasti Museum is a museum that looks more like a European tomb. Yup, this museum was once a burial complex.
This museum has a large collection of tombstones, including Soe Hok Gie’s gravestone, Olivia Mariamne Raffles’ gravestone and others. By the way, this museum is also often used as a place to shoot horror movies. Do you dare to come here, t-mates?
Price: starts from 5,000 IDR/person* | 3,000 IDR (motorbike) | 5,000 IDR (car)*
Operational hours & days: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 AM-3 PM (local time) | Closed on Monday
Address: Jl. Tanah Abang I No.1, RT.11 / RW.8, Petojo Sel., Gambir, Central Jakarta (check on Google Maps)
4. Youth Pledge Museum (Museum Sumpah Pemuda)
Are you curious about the history of Indonesia’s struggle for Independence? If so, there is a place that you really need to visit, t-mates. It is called the Youth Pledge Museum (Museum Sumpah Pemuda), which is located on Jl. Kramat Raya, Central Jakarta.
Here you can find various kinds of objects and also photographs related to the Youth Pledge. After visiting this museum, your insight about Indonesia and its struggle for Independence will automatically increase, t-mates!
Price: starts from 2,000 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: Wednesday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM (local time)
Address: Jl. Kramat Raya No.106, RT.2 / RW.9, Kwitang, Kec. Senen, Central Jakarta (check on Google Maps)
5. Fatahillah Museum
Talking about museums in Jakarta, it is not complete without mentioning Fatahillah Museum. The museum, which is officially called the Jakarta History Museum, is located on Jalan Taman Fatahillah and faces directly to Fatahillah Park or Fatahillah Square. For this reason, it is not surprising that this museum is better known as the Fatahillah Museum.
There are many interesting collections that you can see in this museum, including a collection of ceramics, swords, paintings, and many more. Don’t forget the collection of the very famous Jagur old cannon, t-mates.
There are many interesting spots that you can visit at the Kota Tua Jakarta museum. Surely it will be even more exciting with the various snacks that are here.
Price: starts from 1,000-2,500 IDR/person*
Operational hours & days: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 AM-3 PM (local time) | 24 hours for Old Town area *
Address: Jalan Taman Fatahillah No.1, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, West Jakarta (check on Google Maps)
6. Onrust Island Museum
Don’t forget about the beautiful Thousand Islands when exploring DKI Jakarta. Onrust Island Museum is one of the museums in Jakarta, precisely in the Thousand Islands Regency. The Onrust Island Museum is an archaeological museum.
Due to the many historical remains of Onrust Island, this area is also known as the Thousand Islands Archaeological Park Reserve. Curious enough? Plan a visit to this island with your loved ones!
Price: starts from 86,357 IDR/tour package (including Pulau Kelor, Onrust, Cipir) *
Operational hours & days: Tuesday-Sunday, 24 hours
Address: Pulau Seribu Sel., Pulau Untung Jawa, Jakarta (check on Google Maps)
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*The information is valid at the time of writing. Price and other policies are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
