Are museums free in Jakarta?
Quick answer
None of the 10 Jakarta museums we cover offers free standard admission to every visitor. 8 offer free or reduced entry under specific conditions, including Museum MACAN, National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum, Bank Indonesia Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum), Textile Museum Jakarta. Check the rules below before visiting.
Visitor information last reviewed 1 September 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Free entry at Jakarta museums
| Museum | Free entry | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Indonesia Museum | Conditions apply | Free for school and university students with a student card · Free for children under 12 with a KIA child ID card · Free for seniors over 60 with a KTP · Free for KIP, KIPJ and KJP card holders · Free for visitors with disabilities · Free for registered groups |
| Jakarta History Museum | Conditions apply | Children, school and university students: Rp5,000 · Free on every opening day for visitors with disabilities, Jakarta-resident seniors aged 60+ and KJP Plus student-card holders (Jakarta ID, disability card or active KJP Plus proof required) |
| Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum) | Conditions apply | School and university students: Rp5,000 · Groups of 30+: adults Rp7,500 on weekdays and Rp11,250 at weekends, students Rp3,750 · Free for visitors with disabilities, seniors aged 60+ and KJP Plus student-card holders (Jakarta ID, disability card or active KJP Plus proof required) |
| Museum MACAN | Conditions apply | Free for children under 3 · Free for MACAN members (time-slot booking required) · Students and seniors 65+: Rp77,000 weekdays, Rp100,000 weekends · Children 3–12: Rp66,000 weekdays, Rp90,000 weekends |
| Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics | Conditions apply | Children, school and university students: Rp5,000 · Free for visitors with disabilities, seniors aged 60+ and KJP Plus student-card holders (Jakarta ID, disability card or active KJP Plus proof required) |
| National Museum of Indonesia | Conditions apply | Free for children aged 0–3 · Free for seniors over 60 and visitors with disabilities (plus one companion) · Free for KIP and KIP Kuliah card holders · ARAMSA: free entry for all on the second Wednesday of each month, 4:00–8:00 PM · Indonesian students (PAUD to high school): Rp30,000 |
| Textile Museum Jakarta | Conditions apply | Children, school and university students: Rp5,000 · Groups of 30+: adults Rp7,500 on weekdays and Rp11,250 at weekends, children and students Rp3,750 · Free for visitors with disabilities, seniors aged 60+ and KJP Plus student-card holders (Jakarta ID, disability card or active KJP Plus proof required) |
| Wayang Museum | Conditions apply | Children, school and university students: Rp5,000 · Free on every opening day for visitors with disabilities, Jakarta-resident seniors aged 60+ and KJP Plus student-card holders (Jakarta ID, disability card or active KJP Plus proof required) |
| Basoeki Abdullah Museum | Paid | Children: Rp3,000 |
| Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum | Paid | Children: Rp3,000 |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-09-01. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Which museums are free in Jakarta?
None of the museums we cover in Jakarta offers always-free standard admission for everyone. Museum MACAN, National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum, Bank Indonesia Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum), Textile Museum Jakarta offer conditional free or reduced entry; check the visitor rules.
Do free Jakarta museums require booking?
Some free museums ask for a free timed ticket at busy periods. Check the official website linked from each World Museum Guide profile before visiting.