Museum Taman Prasasti, Jakarta

Name: Museum Taman Prasasti
Address: Jl. Tanah Abang I No.1, RT.11/RW.8, Jakarta, 10160, Indonesia
Telephone: +62 21 3854060

#71 among attractions in Jakarta

Museum, History museum, Sculpture, Cemetery

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Facts and practical information

Museum Taman Prasasti is a museum located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum was formerly a cemetery, built by the Dutch colonial government in 1795 as a final resting place for noble Dutchmen. Several important person that was buried in the cemetery area are Olivia Mariamne Raffles – the first wife of British governor general Thomas Stamford Raffles - and Indonesian youth activist Soe Hok Gie. ()

Coordinates: 6°10'21"S, 106°49'12"E

Address

Jl. Tanah Abang I No.1, RT.11/RW.8Jakarta Pusat (Gambir)Jakarta 10160 Indonesia

Contact

+62 21 3854060

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Day trips

Museum Taman Prasasti – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum Taman Prasasti open?

Museum Taman Prasasti is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm
Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday 9 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Taman Prasasti?

Nearby attractions include National Museum, Jakarta (8 min walk), Merdeka Palace, Jakarta (8 min walk), Gambir, Jakarta (10 min walk), Istana Negara, Jakarta (11 min walk).

How to get to Museum Taman Prasasti by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum Taman Prasasti:

Bus

Monumen Nasional • Lines: 1, 2 (9 min walk)
Harmoni Central Busway • Lines: 1, 2, 3 (12 min walk)

Train

Gambir (21 min walk)
Juanda (21 min walk)