Bank Indonesia Museum vs Basoeki Abdullah Museum: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Bank Indonesia Museum for Monetary Gold Room and Krisnala (Ma) coins of Jenggala — admission is rp5,000 per person. Choose Basoeki Abdullah Museum for Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and Memorial bedroom — admission is rp5,000 for adults. Bank Indonesia Museum: Rp5,000, allow 1–1.5 hours; Basoeki Abdullah Museum: Rp5,000, allow 1 hour.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Bank Indonesia Museum
Rp5,000 per person (walk-in visitors)
⏱ 1–1.5 hours
Jakarta, Indonesia
Basoeki Abdullah Museum
Rp5,000 for adults; Rp3,000 for children; Rp25,000 for foreign visitors
⏱ 1 hour
Side by side
| Bank Indonesia Museum | Basoeki Abdullah Museum | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Museum type | Specialist Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | Rp5,000 per person (walk-in visitors) | Rp5,000 for adults; Rp3,000 for children; Rp25,000 for foreign visitors |
| Free entry | 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 | Children: Rp3,000 |
| Time needed | 1–1.5 hours | 1 hour |
| Closed | Mondays | Mondays |
| Standout works | Monetary Gold Room; Krisnala (Ma) coins of Jenggala | Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi; Memorial bedroom |
| Good for | History Enthusiasts, Budget Travellers, Architecture Enthusiasts | Art Lovers, Budget Travellers, Rainy-day visits |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-10-22) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Bank Indonesia Museum or Basoeki Abdullah Museum?
Choose Bank Indonesia Museum if…
Choose Bank Indonesia Museum for Monetary Gold Room and Krisnala (Ma) coins of Jenggala — admission is rp5,000 per person. Allow 1–1.5 hours.
Choose Basoeki Abdullah Museum if…
Choose Basoeki Abdullah Museum for Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and Memorial bedroom — admission is rp5,000 for adults. Allow 1 hour.
Can you visit both Bank Indonesia Museum and Basoeki Abdullah Museum in one day?
Both are in Jakarta. Their suggested visits (1–1.5 hours and 1 hour) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Bank Indonesia Museum closes on Mondays; Basoeki Abdullah Museum closes on Mondays.
Bank Indonesia Museum guide → Basoeki Abdullah Museum guide →