Jakarta is the capital of the unitary Republic of Indonesia. As the center of government, the city of business, finance and services, Jakarta has tall buildings are magnificent to accommodate commercial activities, the presidential palace, shopping centers, settlements and a dozen thematic field international golf.
The city is also dotted with various monuments and recreation park that are all capable of being power tourist attraction.
The following are 5 museum which must be visited when you traveled in Jakarta, IndoTurisme Version.
Jakarta History Museum
Jakarta History Museum - Built in 1627 and later expanded in 1707 to 1710 serves as a government building Batavia city.
The collection of coins VOC era, various dacin or scales ancient, household furnishings (furniture) carved by weight of 17-19 centuries, archaeological objects from pre-historic times, Hindu-Buddhist period until the Islamic period.
Location :The museum is located on the south side Taman Fatahillah.
To reach this place could using Transjakarta Blok M - Kota and down in City bus stop. Or take minibus M12 from Pasar Senen.
Puppet Museum
Puppet Museum - This museum has a complete collection various types of puppets from the regions in Indonesia such as wayang kulit of Java, Bali, Betawi and Kalimantan; puppet show, wayang beber, cardboard puppets, puppets grass and masks in the museum. Also there are many different dolls from the outside among other countries of China, Malaysia, India, Cambodia and the United Kingdom. Open every day from 9 to 15 except Mondays.
Location : Located on Jl. Pintu Besar Utara 27, Taman Fatahillah. Can be reached by Transjakarta leading City stop.
The National Museum
The National Museum - The National Museum is also called Museum Elephant. Having a large number of objects from different cultures tribes or ethnic groups in Indonesia such as clothing, musical instruments, model custom house and so on. In there is also a large number of goods of copper coming from a time when Hindu triumph in Java.
Location : Located on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12. From Blok M ride Transjakarta and off at the stop Monas.
Textile Museum
Textile Museum - Textile Museum has a collection of fabrics Traditional from nearly all regions in Indonesia. This museum store include wood fiber textiles, weaving Bugis, Palembang songket, ikat fabrics and a variety of batik motifs in Indonesia, there is also a collection of equipment Traditional weaving of various regions.
Location : The museum is located in a house Dutch colonial heritage in Jl. Aipda Ks Tubun No.2-4, Tanah Abang, Petamburan, rt.6 / RW.1, Kota Bambu Sel., Palmerah, West Jakarta, near the train station Tanah Abang.
Museum Bank Indonesian
Museum Bank Indonesian - one of the big showrooms and this modern museum unfolds trip a medium of exchange since the time of the kingdom to present time. Collection of old money interesting that the money Kampua or bida made of woven fabric woven by princesses royal era Buton.
Location : Located on Jalan Pintu Besar Utara 3, not far from the Old Town area.
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