Basoeki Abdullah Museum vs Jakarta History Museum: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Basoeki Abdullah Museum for Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and Memorial bedroom — admission is rp5,000 for adults. Choose Jakarta History Museum for Underground prison cells and Tugu Inscription (replica) — admission is rp10,000 for adults on weekdays and Rp15,000 on weekends. Basoeki Abdullah Museum: Rp5,000, allow 1 hour; Jakarta History Museum: Rp10,000, allow 1–1.5 hours.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Basoeki Abdullah Museum
Rp5,000 for adults; Rp3,000 for children; Rp25,000 for foreign visitors
⏱ 1 hour
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta History Museum
Rp10,000 for adults on weekdays and Rp15,000 on weekends; Rp50,000 for foreign visitors
⏱ 1–1.5 hours
Side by side
| Basoeki Abdullah Museum | Jakarta History Museum | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Museum type | Art Museum | History Museum |
| Admission | Rp5,000 for adults; Rp3,000 for children; Rp25,000 for foreign visitors | Rp10,000 for adults on weekdays and Rp15,000 on weekends; Rp50,000 for foreign visitors |
| Free entry | Children: Rp3,000 | 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) |
| Time needed | 1 hour | 1–1.5 hours |
| Closed | Mondays | Mondays |
| Standout works | Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi; Memorial bedroom | Underground prison cells; Tugu Inscription (replica) |
| Good for | Art Lovers, Budget Travellers, Rainy-day visits | History Enthusiasts, Architecture fans, First-timers |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-09-25) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Basoeki Abdullah Museum or Jakarta History Museum?
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.
Choose Jakarta History Museum if…
Choose Jakarta History Museum for Underground prison cells and Tugu Inscription (replica) — admission is rp10,000 for adults on weekdays and Rp15,000 on weekends. Allow 1–1.5 hours.
Can you visit both Basoeki Abdullah Museum and Jakarta History Museum in one day?
Both are in Jakarta. Their suggested visits (1 hour and 1–1.5 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Basoeki Abdullah Museum closes on Mondays; Jakarta History Museum closes on Mondays.
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