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    National Museum

    1,253 Reviews
    #5 of 270 things to do in Jakarta
    Speciality Museums, Museums
    Jln. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
    +62 21 3447778
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    In 1778, the Batavia Society for Arts and Science established what would become, after many expansions and name changes, the world-famous National Museum.

    About National Museum

    In 1778, the Batavia Society for Arts and Science established what would become, after many expansions and name changes, the world-famous National Museum.
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    1,253 reviews
    • Excellent34%
    • Very good46%
    • Average17%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    Jln. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
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    1 - 10 of 756 reviews

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Historical and cultural learning opportunity

    The National Museum offers a nicely curated collection of artifacts tracing the evolution of humans in Indonesia (from neanderthals to homo sapiens), the development of language and culture in Indonesia, and other cultural and historical aspects of Indonesian life. The 4th floor has an awe-inspiring...More

    Thank Betsy G
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Historical world

    We never seen before like this museum it was amazing experience my got never seen before like this historical goods and such more I like this museum thanks, thanks to Indonesia Government too

    Thank Sharath p
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Mixed and interesting collections for history buffs

    The main part of the museum was closed in June for renovations when I was there, but the newer section containing some ethnographic and colonial collections, models, and above all the main attraction- the collections of Sultans' royal objects and jewellery, was open. This alone...More

    Thank Peter O
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Some interesting exhibits.

    This museum was a stop on out tour of Jarkarta from our cruise ship. My main interest was a selection of skulls and bones from early hominids - Java being rich in pre-human remains. There was also a good display of early Indonesian life, as...More

    Thank Tenorman41
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Not organized

    Entrance fee is IDR10,000 One building was under renovation but there was no announcement outside. The museum is spacious. The displays are not organized.

    Thank ASEManila
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Museum in Jakarta

    The National Museum is one of the best museum in Jakarta. Provide you with plenty of attraction to see.

    Thank Rezy A
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    The different art of every month

    I heard the name of national museum from my friend and i feel curious, i decided goes to that place, when i've been there to many art from indonesian people, the art very absurd and random but nice maybe it has meaning which is good.

    1  Thank iqbalntm
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Huge museum

    Its huge, just visited it once and it took me a day to see it. The history go 1000 years back in time.

    Thank 69belle
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent collections of ancient Hindu arts of Indonesia

    This place has a lot of ancient hindu artefacts all around the museum grounds. It is amazing that they are able to keep these and maintain well. Entrance fee is around US$1.00 for tourist.

    Thank Jay_the_traveller
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Worth a visit for the interested traveller

    Diverse collection of displays on the history and culture of Indonesia. Probably too big for a single visit. Don't miss the 4th floor in Building B, where there are stunning exhibits of ancient gold objects and other treasures. The Building B first floor section on...More

    1  Thank GreggSt_Louis
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    13 September 2016|
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    Response from Sonny V | Reviewed this property |
    From the Airport you can go directly to the the museum and the you can put your bag in the locker of the museum, there is a man in the next step of the ticket counter to put your bag. Must be count the time from the airport... More
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    20 June 2016|
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    Response from michelacav2016 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes the museum is kids friendly in terms of free spaces but if you mean "kids friendly" in terms of activity I think not. But the museum is really big and you can enjoy it.
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