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National Museum

Jl Merdeka Barat 12 | New Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
021 381 2346
As featured in 3 days in Jakarta
Ranked #7 of 47 attractions in Jakarta
4.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: In 1778, the Batavia Society for Arts and Science established what would become, after many expansions and name changes, the world-famous National...... more » Owner description: In 1778, the Batavia Society for Arts and Science established what would become, after many expansions and name changes, the world-famous National Museum. « less
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Israel
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

After you buy your ticket, you'll see a courtyard with statues inside. As you face the courtyard, on the right side toward the back is an entrance to the ethnography section. It has interesting exhibits on the different peoples that make up Indonesia. Other parts of the museum show models of houses, discuss religion and display gold and silver. The... More

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Manila, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Diorama was really good. learned a lot about Indonesia history More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

If you really want to see some of the finest pieces of Indonesian antiquity, really you can not get better....anywhere. For the modest 10,000 IPR for a foreigner, it is a bargain. Do check out the "Treasures" area upstairs in the old section. This is one of Jakarta's best kept secrets.....but it souldn't be ! More

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Marykirk, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Good section on tribes of Indonesia - helped by knowledgable local guide. huge range of artifacts More

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Lombok
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

If In Jakarta still worth seeing the Museum to get an Idea of the vastness of Indonesian history/culture. More

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Lille, France
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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This place was really wonderful. I got the tickets for very cheap. If you are into museums and want to find out about the history of the region, the geography and the people this is a awesome place to start. I didn't take any guides (and not sure if there was any offering) but most of the artifacts have English... More

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Sutton
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Interesting artefacts including sculptures, textiles and miniature buildings. Very traditional presentation, difficult to make it interesting and comprehensive. More

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Sydney, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This museum houses a range of historical artifacts, statues and objects from across Indonesia. It is housed in an old colonial building and has a recent new addition. The new section can be missed, but the old section has fascinating items in its collections. For a glance at historic temple sculptures, this is a good start. The museum is fairly... More

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England
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Incredible artefacts and examples of house styles across Indonesia, as well as details about the religions and textiles were a particular highlight. More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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It actually holds many interesting features, including the real "hobbit" man from Flores (homo floresiensis), ancient artifacts, and Buddhist ancient statues. Should be more than this boring building. One day I will help to improve. More

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