National Museum of Indonesia

The National Museum of Indonesia exhibits over 141,000 objects across multiple floors, including archaeological findings, historical artifacts, and cultural collections from throughout the archipelago.

Founded in 1778 by Dutch intellectuals as part of the Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, the museum received its current building in 1868.

The museum displays traditional Indonesian textiles, ancient ceramics, musical instruments, and religious artifacts representing different ethnic groups across the Indonesian islands.

Located on Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, the museum opens Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 to 18:00, with adjusted hours on Fridays and weekends.

A bronze elephant statue stands in the forecourt, leading locals to nickname the institution Gedung Gajah, which translates to Elephant Building.

Location: Central Jakarta

Inception: 1778

Founders: Jacob Cornelis Matthieu Radermacher, Jacob de Meijer

Official opening: 1778

Address: Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 09:00-18:00; Friday 08:30-11:00, 13:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 08:30-17:00

Phone: +(021)3504333

Website: http://museumnasional.or.id

GPS coordinates: -6.17611,106.82167

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23