7 Pilihan Museum Menarik yang Bisa Dijelajahi di Sekitar Kota Tua Jakarta

1. Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta)

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Jakarta History Museum – Photo by Mitra Museum Jakarta

Jakarta History Museum is one of the most easily recognizable buildings in the Kota Tua area because it is located right in the Taman Fatahillah area. The building used to be Batavia’s city hall and now houses various collections related to Jakarta’s history.

• Address: Jalan Taman Fatahillah No. 1, Pinangsia, West Jakarta, Taman Sari District.
• Operating hours: Tuesday–Sunday 09.00–15.00 WIB
• Ticket price: Adults Rp10,000 (weekday) / Rp15,000 (weekend); students/university students/children Rp5,000; foreign tourists Rp50,000. 

2. Bank Indonesia Museum (Museum Bank Indonesia)

Bank Indonesia Museum – Photo by Detik Travel

The Bank Indonesia Museum occupies a historic building that was formerly used by De Javasche Bank. The museum presents the history of Bank Indonesia, the development of monetary policy, numismatic collections, as well as the history and architecture of the building with a more interactive approach.

• Address: Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No. 3, Pinangsia, West Jakarta, Taman Sari District.
• Operating hours: Tuesday–Sunday 08.00–15.30 WIB
• Ticket price: Rp5,000 for individual visitors; free for students/university students, children under 12 years, seniors over 60 years, KJP/KIP/KIPJ holders, and disabled visitors.

3. Puppet Museum (Museum Wayang)

Puppet Museum – Photo by Bappeda DKI Jakarta

The Puppet Museum is located not far from the Bank Indonesia Museum. Its collection is not limited to Indonesian puppets, but also includes dolls from several countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, India, France, and Suriname.

• Address: Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No. 27, Pinangsia, West Jakarta, Taman Sari District.
• Operating hours: Tuesday–Friday, 09.00–15.00 WIB; Saturday–Sunday, 09.00–20.00 WIB.
• Ticket price: Adults Rp10,000 (weekday) / Rp15,000 (weekend); students/university students Rp5,000; foreign tourists Rp50,000.

4. Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics (Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik)

Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics – Photo by Mitra Museum Jakarta

The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics was built between 1866–1870 in the European Empire or Neo-Classic architectural style, so the building itself is already an attraction before you enter to see its collections.

Inside the museum, you can find works of art by Indonesian artists from various periods as well as ceramic collections from the Nusantara and several historic relics.

• Address: Jalan Pos Kota No. 2, Pinangsia, West Jakarta, Taman Sari District.
• Operating hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 08.00–17.00 WIB. Closed on Monday.
• Ticket price: Adults Rp10,000 (weekday) / Rp15,000 (weekend); students/university students Rp5,000; foreign tourists Rp50,000.

5. Mandiri Museum (Museum Mandiri)

Mandiri Museum – Photo by Detik Travel/Vannisa Paramitha Junaidi

The Mandiri Museum occupies a historic building that used to be the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij or NHM. From the outside, the building already gives a nostalgic atmosphere, while the inside of the museum brings visitors to see how banking activities were conducted in the past.

Various items such as large safes, classic calculators, administrative equipment, and depictions of commercial banking activities in the past make this museum suitable for those who love vintage objects.

• Address: Jalan Lapangan Stasiun No. 1, Pinangsia, West Jakarta, Taman Sari District.
• Operating hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 09.00–16.00 WIB. Closed on Monday.
• Ticket price: General visitors Rp5,000; students/university students Rp3,000.

6. Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari)

Maritime Museum – Photo by Mitra Museum Jakarta

Unlike the museums located right around Taman Fatahillah, this museum takes you a little further towards the port area. As the name suggests, the Maritime Museum presents various collections related to Indonesian maritime affairs and seafaring.

The museum building itself has a long history and is part of the historic area around Sunda Kelapa Port. If you’re interested in traditional ships, sailors’ lives, maritime trade, and Indonesia’s relationship with the sea, this museum could be an interesting destination.

• Address: Jalan Pasar Ikan No. 1, Penjaringan, North Jakarta.
• Operating hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 08.00–16.00 WIB.
• Ticket price: Adults Rp10,000 (weekday) / Rp15,000 (weekend); students/university students Rp5,000; foreign tourists Rp50,000.

7. Magic Art 3D Museum Jakarta

Magic Art 3D Museum Jakarta – Photo by Magic Art Kota Tua

Magic Art 3D Museum Jakarta offers a different option if you start to feel bored with museums dominated by historical collections. This museum features various zones with 3D paintings designed to allow visitors to interact directly with the artwork and produce photos as if they were part of the painting.

You can also explore fantasy themes, visual tricks, and various backgrounds deliberately created to produce interesting photos.

• Address: Jalan Kali Besar Timur No. 9, Pinangsia, West Jakarta, Taman Sari District.
• Operating hours: Monday–Friday, 10.00–18.00 WIB; Saturday–Sunday, 10.00–19.00 WIB.
• Ticket price: Children Rp30,000; adults Rp35,000.

Those are the recommendations for museums around Kota Tua Jakarta. So, which museum would you most like to explore first, Thecuy?

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