National Archives Building, Jakarta, Archive building in West Jakarta, Indonesia.
The National Archives Building is an 18th-century, two-story Dutch colonial structure in West Jakarta, set within a large garden and featuring a belfry at the rear of the compound. The interior is arranged around wide halls and storage rooms that were designed from the start to house documents and collections.
The building was completed in 1760 and first served as the private residence of Governor-General Reinier de Klerk. It later became a mining department office in 1901 before being converted into the state archive.
The building holds collections from the era of the Dutch East India Company, including historical maps, navigation instruments, and ship models that visitors can see today. These objects give a concrete picture of the trade routes that shaped the region for centuries.
The building sits on Jalan Gajah Mada in West Jakarta and can be reached easily by public transport. The nearest Trans Jakarta bus stop is a short walk from the entrance.
During a period of nationwide unrest, the building sheltered around 80 workers who were carrying out restoration work on the site at the time. This response was later recognized with a UNESCO Award of Excellence in 2001.
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