https://padlet.com/fadjarfadjar/rp40vy8k7tfk The highlights of AAS 4.5 M Class Visiting the National Museum in Jakarta, June 2, 2016 en-us 2016-06-05 04:45:56 UTC 2026-01-30 20:44:46 UTC hello@padlet.com fadjarfadjar https://padlet.com/fadjarfadjar/rp40vy8k7tfk/wish/113693009
. In Jakarta, there is a one-stop place for you to acquire a general knowledge of Indonesian history. The place called National Museum or known as 'Museum Gajah' ( he Elephant  Museum) that indicates the elephant statue in front of the museum.

Strategically located in the heart of the capital city, the museum can easily access by public transportation such as Transjakarta. Take exit in Monumen Nasional (Monas) shelters in Transjakarta route corridor 1, and you will find it directly opposite the bus stop. Open on Tuesday – Friday from 08.00 – 16.00, while they will extend their service until 17.00 on the weekend.  The entrance fees for adults are Rp.5000 and for children are Rp.3000. However, they will charge the foreigners for Rp.10.000.

The museum building constructed in 1862 under the Dutch administration. And it took four years until they opened for public for the first time. Given the importance of the museum, on September 17, 1962, Indonesian Government took over the management from the Indonesian Cultural Institution. At present, The National Museum is sheltered under The Ministry of Education and Culture.

Entering the museum, the visitor will go through the old building as the main gate. The museum is separated into two area, old building, and new building. Overall, there are approximately 140.000 collections are available consists of seven categories: 

1.    Prehistoric, the collections taken from stone age and metal age;
2.    Archaeology, things from human activities during Hindu-Buddhist period; 
3.    Ceramics, mostly made from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Middle East, and Europe;
4.    Numismatic and Heraldic, consists of coin and bank note;
5.    Indonesian History, objects that contain historical value and heritage from occupation era;
6.    Ethnography, provide culture results from all the tribes in Indonesia;
7.    Geography, fossils, stone collections, navigation, and transportation equipment.

After walking around the museum, I became aware of how prosperous Indonesia is. The country is rich with histories and cultures. We have around 17.000 islands stretches from west to east as far as circa 5000 kilometers. We are the fourth largest populated country with hundreds of languages and tribes.  This kind of thing that should be imparted to the younger generation thus realizing the idea of a great nation will be achieved. 


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