Jakarta Things to Do

The Maritime Museum occupies a sturdy construction completed in 1774 and once used by the Dutch as a warehouse for storing spices and commodities. The historical building alone justifies a visit. The front section is probably t... more

Built as a bamboo structure in 1822 and renovated to its present state in 1829, this is the only Anglican Church in Indonesia. Located across the street from the Farmer's Statue, the church stands behind a double metal gate. Th... more

Established in 1870, this magnificent neoclassical building plays host to 19th- and 20th-century Indonesian paintings, ranging from Raden Saleh's The Regent of Lebak through to the modern art of Haryonoto, Mirna and Hardi. It a... more

Designed in a neo-gothic style, this cathedral was finally completed in 1901, after almost a decade of idle time due to financial difficulties. Beautifully decorated with holy pictures and figures, it is said to be the largest... more

This historic island is known for its ruins of a round fort with sturdy walls, which are the remains of Dutch barracks. On the other side of the island is a large cemetery that was originally located on Bidadari Island, but was... more

This Hindu temple is decorated with images of the powerful Hindu god Shiva, to which it is dedicated. It was built as a small place of worship in 1954 by a group of Sindhis, who make up the majority of the Hindus in Jakarta. Th... more

Gramedia publishing group shifted this spectacular royalty house from Kudus, Central Java, and in 1982 converted it into a cultural center. The art collection within showcases Balinese and modern paintings, ceramics, statues, s... more

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. Activ... more

Built by a Frenchman, this French imperial mansion passed through several hands - the Turkish Consul, the Civil Defense Force and finally the Indonesian government, for conversion into the Textile Museum in 1976. The museum exp... more

This fine museum provides visitors with a well-structured exhibition through which they can discover the history, science and benefits of forests and forestry in Indonesia. Among the objects on display is a spectrum of equipmen... more