Museum Fatahillah (Jakarta History Museum) Attractions & Landmark
Insight Into Jakarta's Colonial Past
Pademangan
Jakarta,
11110
Indonesia
+62 21 692 9101
+62 21 690 2387Overview
This old City Hall of Batavia occupies the site of its two predecessors. The current building of fine Dutch architecture was completed in 1710 and once served many civic and judiciary functions. Beneath the front portico lie some cells which were used as dungeons. The museum took over the premises in 1974 and offers a fine glimpse into the city's colonial past. Thirty-seven ornate rooms display Dutch furniture, old maps, antiquities and Dutch East India Company (V.O.C.) memorabilia, recreating the atmosphere prevalent during the Dutch era. In the rear courtyard stand two ondel-ondel statues.Open Hours
Tu to Th from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM, Fr from 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM, Sa from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM, Su from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
For me, this is one of the best museum in Jakarta. This is one of the oldest Dutch building in Indonesia. This museum's condition is also in good shape. This building is located near to another museums around. You can also visit Wayang Museum and also Art & Ceramic Museum. This museum costs you around Rp.2000,- or equals with $20 cents (very cheap, right? . You can also have local guide here. You can tip him / her for around US5,-. Pretty cheap, right? By the way, after you visit this museum, you can have nice meal at Cafe Batavia just across this museum. Very nice place. Dutch-Indies architecture and interior.
I think Museum Fatahillah is a great place.. and i think museum fatahillah not that bad.. this place is not the right place for kids.. because this museum tells us about Batavia history that kids maybe wouldn't understand.. thanks.. but this museum is nice..
It is filthy and has nothing the kids can enjoy. i is a place that does not show much information about the area and its place.
