Menteng Cinema, Movie theater in Menteng district, Jakarta, Indonesia
Menteng Cinema is a movie theater in the Menteng district of Jakarta featuring a distinctive street-facing facade. The structure contains multiple screening spaces arranged with the typical layout of mid-century cinema design.
The cinema opened in 1950 under the design of architect Han Groenewegen, marking the emergence of modern entertainment in independent Indonesia. The building was later repurposed and is now integrated into the Plaza Menteng complex.
The venue attracted Jakartans seeking entertainment and social connection through cinema-going in the heart of the city. It shaped how people spent leisure time in this district for many decades.
The cinema is located in central Jakarta and is accessible by foot or taxi from nearby areas. Check ahead before visiting since the building is now part of a larger shopping complex with multiple entrances.
The structure still displays post-war modernist design features and represents one of the few surviving examples of this architectural style in Jakarta's entertainment sector. Its evolution into Plaza Menteng shows how urban spaces adapt and change their purpose over the decades.
Location: Jakarta
Inception: 1949
Architects: Han Groenewegen
Official opening: 1950
GPS coordinates: -6.18333,106.83417
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40
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