Kota Tua Jakarta, also known as the Old Town of Jakarta, is a popular tourist destination where visitors can immerse themselves in the historical ambiance and explore several museums to make the most of their vacation.
Museums in Kota Tua Jakarta:
- Museum Sejarah Jakarta (Jakarta History Museum):
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Location: Jl. Taman Fatahillah No.1, Pinangsia, Taman Sari, West Jakarta
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Established: 25 October 1707-1712, opened to the public in 1974
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Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-15:00
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Admission: Adults Rp5,000, students Rp3,000, children Rp2,000
- Museum Wayang (Puppet Museum):
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Location: Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.27, Pinangsia, Taman Sari, West Jakarta
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Established: 1640, inaugurated on 13 August 1975
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Highlights: Collection of Indonesian and international puppets, including those from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.
- Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik (Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum):
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Location: Jl. Pos Kota No.2, Pinangsia, Taman Sari, West Jakarta
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Established: 1990 (building constructed between 1866-1870)
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Focus: Artworks by Indonesian artists from the 19th century to the present.
- Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum):
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Location: Jl. Pasar Ikan No.1, Penjaringan, North Jakarta
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Established: 1652-1771, redeveloped in 1976, inaugurated as a museum on 7 July 1977
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Specialty: Exhibits related to the archipelago’s maritime history.
- Museum Bank Indonesia (Bank Indonesia Museum):
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Location: Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.3, Pinangsia, Taman Sari, West Jakarta
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Inaugurated: 21 July 2009 (opened to the public on 15 December 2006)
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Free Entry: For students, BI employees, and children under 3 years.
- Museum Mandiri:
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Location: Jl. Lapangan Stasiun No.1, Pinangsia, Taman Sari, West Jakarta
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Established: Housed in the former NHM building since 2005.
Please note that the operating hours and ticket prices for the museums are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the latest information before planning your visit.