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Indonesian Heritage Society
Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat 12, The National Museum, Gambir, Jakarta, 10110, Indonesia
+62 21 381 1551 x17 (Society) / +62 21 572 5870 (Library)
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Founded more than thirty years ago, and located inside The National Museum, this organization consists of volunteers committed to educating the public on the importance of preserving Indonesian heritage, arts and culture. Activities include the cataloging and translation of museum artifacts and archival records, the provision of museum tours, the running of a reference library (located at Sentral Plaza 1), the presentation of cultural programs and lectures, the organization of study groups and the sponsorship of study tours. The society publishes periodicals, guidebooks, calenders and note cards to raise money and promote its goals.

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Directions

Stasiun Gambir

Hours

Mo to Tu from 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM,We from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM,Th from 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM,Fr from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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