Art:1 New Museum

Art:1 New Museum is a contemporary art space that highlights modern Indonesian painting and sculpture. It mixes works by well-known artists with pieces from newer names, so there’s always something unexpected to see. Temporary shows and installations change regularly, making it a good stop if you want to get a feel for Jakarta’s current art scene.

• Web:

  www.art1museum.com

• Address:

  Jalan Rajawali Selatan Raya No.3, Gn. Sahari Utara, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 64700168

Istiqlal Mosque

Istiqlal Mosque is Indonesia’s largest mosque, with space for more than 10,000 worshippers. Completed in 1978 and designed by Frederic Silaban, the building combines modern lines with traditional Islamic design. Visitors can admire the soaring dome and towering minaret, and explore the spacious prayer hall outside of prayer times.

• Web:

  https://eng.istiqlal.or.id

• Address:

  Jalan Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 3811708

• Opening hours:

  Daily 4am–10pm

Jakarta Cathedral (The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption)

Jakarta Cathedral is a magnificent example of neo-Gothic architecture in the heart of Indonesia’s bustling capital. Inside, stained glass windows, tall spires, and an old pipe organ give a sense of its long history. It sits just across from the Istiqlal Mosque, and together the two landmarks reflect Jakarta’s mix of faiths and everyday coexistence.

• Address:

  Jalan Katedral No.7B, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 3519186

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Tue 8am–8pm, Wed closed

Jakarta History Museum

Set in the old town hall of Batavia, this 17th-century building now tells the story of Jakarta’s past under Dutch rule. The museum houses furniture, maps, paintings, and relics from the colonial era, showing how the city grew from a trading post into today’s capital.

• Address:

  Taman Fatahillah No.1, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 6929101

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9am–3pm, Mon closed

Jakarta History Museum

Housed in the old City Hall building from 1710, the Jakarta History Museum traces the city’s past from its colonial days to modern times. Inside, you’ll find furniture, maps, paintings, and ceramics from across Indonesia and Europe. Wander through the creaky wooden floors and heavy teak furniture for a sense of what life was like during the Dutch era.

• Address:

  Taman Fatahillah No.1, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

• Phone:

  +62 21 6929101

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9am–3pm, Mon closed

Jakarta Old Town

Jakarta’s Old Town, known as Kota Tua, is where the city first took shape under Dutch rule. The cobbled square is lined with faded colonial buildings that now house museums, cafés, and street artists. It’s a good place to walk around, people-watch, and imagine how Batavia might have looked centuries ago. Don’t miss Fatahillah Square, the Jakarta History Museum, and the Wayang Museum while you’re there.

• Address:

  Jalan Kali Besar Timur, Jakarta