At every destination, there are must visit attractions, hence we came up with the must visit Jakarta Attractions in this post for all to share.
Must Visit Jakarta Attractions
Listed below is what NAHMJ think are the must visit Jakarta attractions.
National Monument
Silang Monas, Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tel: +62 021 70649354 / 70234627
Opening Hours: Daily 0830 to 1700; Closed on last Monday of the month
Website: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/monas.html
The pillar of Monas stands at 137 meters tall. The stem symbolizes a rice pestle, while the cup symbolizes a rice barn. The flame was made of bronze medal which weight was 14.5 ton, and was plated with 35 kg gold.
Visitors could reach the top yard via elevator to enjoy the view of Jakarta. When it is on a clear-weather day, views as far as Salak Mountain at the south, the ocean at the north side, and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at the west can be spotted.
Fountain performance at Monas Park is available at every Saturday and Sunday, starting from 7 pm to 8 pm.
National Museum
Jl. Medan Merdeka Bar. No.12, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 3868172
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday 0800 to 1600; Saturday – Sunday 0800 to 1700; Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5000 (adult) and IDR 2000 (child)
Website: http://www.museumnasional.or.id/
National Museum of Indonesia opposite one side of the MONAS park where visitors could consider to pop over as well. Better known as Elephant Museum due to the the Elephant sculpture. This is a gift presented to the museum by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Thailand who visited the museum in 1871.
This museum consist of more than 140,000 exhibits; ranging from archeological, ethnographically and geographic collection.
Jakarta Cathedral
Jl. Katedral No.7B, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 3519186
Mass Schedule:
Sunday Mass
Saturday 1800
Sunday 0600, 0730, 0900, 1100, 1700, 1900
Weekday Mass
Daily 0600 & 1800
All masses are celebrated in Bahasa Indonesia. No English mass available.
Website: http://www.katedraljakarta.or.id/
The Church of Our Lady of Assumption is the Cathedral of Jakarta parish. Catholicism in Indonesia was brought by Dutch.
Do note there is no English mass at the Cathedral, only in Bahasa Indonesia.
Istiqlal Mosque
Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 3811708
Opening Hours: Daily 0400 to 0000
Website: http://www.istiqlalmosque.com/
Continue with Istiqlal Mosque visit since it is opposite of Jakarta Cathedral. Masjid Istiqlal inagurated in 1978 is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. It was designed in 1954 by Frederich Silaban, a Christian architect from North Sumatra.
Non-Muslim visitors must be accompanied with a guide as not all areas are allowed to be entered such as the main hall.
Old Town Jakarta, Former Batavia
Among the must visit Jakarta attractions, Old Town Jakarta also known as Kota Tua is one other. It was the commercial centre established by the Dutch in the 16th century. The traces of history could still be seen today through the various museum and historical building that withstand the test of time.
Last but not least, avoid visiting old town on a Monday as most museums in the vicinity are closed on Mondays.
Jakarta History Museum
Jalan Taman Fatahillah No.1, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 6929101
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 0900 to 1500; Closed on Mondays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5000 (adult) and IDR 2000 (child)
Website: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/jakarta-history-museum.html
Wayang Museum
Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.27, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 692 9560
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 0900 to 1500; Closed on Mondays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5000 (adult) and IDR 2000 (child)
Website: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/shadow-puppets-museum.html
This museum has a very comprehensive collection of puppet but most of the displays don’t have an English explanatory note. A great range of Indonesia puppet cum China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Europe are on display in this Wayang Museum too.
In addition, there are free wayang performances here on Sunday at 10am.
Batavia Cafe
Jalan Pintu Besar Utara No.14 Jakarta Kota Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta 11230, Indonesia
Tel:+62 21 6915973
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 0800 to 0000; Friday 0800 to 0100; Sunday & Public Holidays 0700 to 0000
Website: http://www.cafebatavia.com/
Housed in a colonial building constructed in 1805 that was used as the VOC administration office. It is overlooking the Taman Fatahillah square of old town. This historical building provides a good place to savour some delicacies, resting one’s feet and to people-watch at the square if you get to sit by the window.
To avoid disappointment, do make a reservation especially if you plan to dine there over the weekend.
Museum of Fine Arts And Ceramic
Jl. Pos Kota No.2, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 6926090
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 0800 to 1500; Closed on Mondays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5000 (adults) and IDR 2000 (child)
Website: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/fine-art-museum.html
The building of Museum of Fine Art And Ceramic is the old Court of Justice built by the Dutch in 1870. Showcasing the arts pieces and ceramics of the archipelago region of 19th and 20th century.
Kota Intan Bridge
Connecting East and West of Kali Besar.
This 17th century constructed wooden bridge during the time of Duta colonial. It can be found northward of either Jalan Kali Besar Tim or Jalan Kali Besar Barat.
Museum Bank Indonesia
Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 3, West Jakarta – Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 2600158
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday 0730 to 1500; Saturday – Sunday 0800 to 1600; Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5000 (adult) and IDR 2000 (child)
Website: http://www.bi.go.id/en/tentang-bi/museum/Default.aspx
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Museum of Bank Indonesia is one of the best museum in Jakarta due to the way the exhibits are displayed and it has enough English explanatory note. It is housed in the first headquarters of the Netherlands Indies gulden (De Javasche bank), the central bank of Dutch East Indies.
The museum provides a glimpse of how the Indonesian Rupiah started and evolved and how the monetary policies and payment system develop over time.
Maritime Museum
Jl. Ps. Ikan No.1, RT.11/RW.4, Penjaringan, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14440, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 6693406
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 0900 to 1500; Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5000 (adult) and IDR 2000 (child)
Website: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/maritime-museum.html
Technically, Maritime Museum is at old Sunda Kelapa harbor area in Penjaringan Administrative Village. At this museum, it is showcasing Indonesia maritime and fishery tradition.
Sunda Kelapa Harbour
Jl. Maritim Raya, RT.11/RW.8, Ancol, Pademangan, Kota Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14430, Indonesia
Website: http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/jakarta/sunda-kelapa.html
Sunda Kelapa Harbor is an important place to Indonesia economy since 5th century; trading spices by the Portuguese. Eventually Sunda Kelapa Harbour was ceased by the Dutch by force. Today, it is the harbour for inter-island traditional boats travel.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Jakarta Timur, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 87792078
Opening Hours: Daily 0700 to 2200
Entrance Fee: IDR 15000 (adult)
Website: http://www.tamanmini.com/
In my list of must visit Jakarta attractions, Taman Mini Indonesia is one other. In Taman Mini, model of the houses from various Indonesian provinces around a lake was built on the 145 ha land. The park features the different islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Categorized into six areas; Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku and Papua.
Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum
Jl. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 87792078
OpeningHours: Monday – Saturday 0900 to 1800
Website: http://www.tamanmini.com/museum/museum-purna-bhakti-pertiwi?lang=en
Showcasing the life of Suharto, the second president of Indonesia.
Planetarium
Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10330, Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 2305146
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 0800 to 1530, 1900 to 2230; Closed on Mondays
Entrance Fee: IDR 5000 (adult) and IDR 3500 (child)
Website: http://planetarium.jakarta.go.id/
It is an educational attraction great for family with kids or anyone who is interested in astronomy.
NAHMJ Verdict
This is the must visit Jakarta attractions list that at NAHMJ would recommend. There are attractions suitable for individual and family with kids too.