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Title: Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum: Hours & Tickets Asia History Museum ⏱ 1 hour # Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum [Jakarta](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/indonesia/jakarta/) · [Indonesia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/countries/indonesia/) · Founded 1992 [Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia →](https://worldmuseumguide.org/id/museums/formulation-of-proclamation-text-museum/) ![Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum in Jakarta, Indonesia](https://worldmuseumguide.org/images/formulation-of-proclamation-text-museum.webp) Photo: [Davidelit](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ProclamationMuseum.jpg) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) Founded 1992 Objects in Collection 1,903 Recommended Visit 1 hour Museum type Independence history ## Quick answer Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum in Jakarta, Indonesia — the Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum (Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi) is the Menteng house of Japanese Rear Admiral Tadashi Maeda, where Soekarno, Hatta and Ahmad Soebardjo drafted Indonesia's declaration of independence on the night of 16–17 August 1945. Open Tuesday to Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fridays until 4:30 PM; closed Mondays. Admission: Rp5,000 for adults; Rp3,000 for children; Rp25,000 for foreign visitors. Allow 1 hour. Visitor information last reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the official museum site for current details. ## Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum at a glance: hours, tickets and time needed - **Opening hours:** Tuesday to Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fridays until 4:30 PM - **Closed:** Mondays and national public holidays - **Admission:** Rp5,000 for adults; Rp3,000 for children; Rp25,000 for foreign visitors - **Free or reduced entry:** Children: Rp3,000 - **Booking:** Tickets usually available on the day - **Time needed:** 1 hour - **Best time to visit:** Tuesday to Sunday, leaving an hour before the 4:00 PM closing (4:30 PM on Fridays). - **Getting there:** Train: KRL Commuter Line to Sudirman or Cikini station, then a short Gojek or Grab ride to Jalan Imam Bonjol - **Address:** Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 1, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Indonesia - **Official website:** museum.kemenbud.go.id Checked 2026-10-22 against [the official website](https://www.medcom.id/pendidikan/news-pendidikan/0kpPwpEk-ada-penyesuaian-tarif-ini-harga-tiket-masuk-9-museum-dan-cagar-budaya-mulai-1-agustus-2024). Prices and hours change — confirm before you travel. ## What is Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum known for? The museum occupies a two-storey Art Deco house on Jalan Imam Bonjol, designed by the Dutch architect J.F.L. Blankenberg and in use since around 1920, when it belonged to a Dutch insurance company. During the Pacific War it was taken over first by the British consul-general and then by the Japanese, and under the occupation it became the residence of Rear Admiral Tadashi Maeda, head of the liaison office between the Japanese navy and army. Maeda remained in the house after the proclamation until the Allies landed in September 1945. On the night of 16–17 August 1945, after Japan's surrender, Maeda offered the house and his protection to Indonesia's leaders. In a ground-floor room Soekarno, Mohammad Hatta and Ahmad Soebardjo agreed the wording of the proclamation, with Soekarno writing the first draft by hand. Sayuti Melik then typed the text, assisted by the journalist B.M. Diah, and Soekarno and Hatta signed it. The leaders also decided that it would be read at Soekarno's home at Pegangsaan Timur 56, where independence was declared on 17 August 1945. After the war the building served as headquarters of the British army and was then leased to the British embassy until 1981. The Department of Education and Culture took it over on 28 December 1981, and the National Library used it as offices from 1982. In 1984 the education minister, Nugroho Notosusanto, instructed the Directorate of Museums to turn it into a museum, and a ministerial decree of 24 November 1992 formally established the Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi. It is now run by the Indonesian Heritage Agency (Museum dan Cagar Budaya) of the Ministry of Culture. Four ground-floor rooms retrace the drafting step by step, from Maeda's reception room and office to the meeting room, the piano where the text was signed and the room where it was typed, with replica furniture, life-size dioramas and video. Upstairs are Maeda's clothing, posters from the independence movement and Soekarno's watch and glasses, and in the back garden is a small bunker where Maeda stored valuables. The registry lists 1,903 collection items. The museum opens Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, until 4:30 PM on Fridays, and adult tickets cost Rp5,000. Best for: History Enthusiasts · First-timers · Budget Travellers ## What are the must-see works at Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum? 5 highlights that define the collection: Proclamation typewriter, Drafting room, The signing piano and more. 1 ### Proclamation typewriter Used by Sayuti Melik · 17 August 1945 📍 Ground floor The typewriter on which Sayuti Melik, assisted by B.M. Diah, typed the final text of the proclamation of independence. 2 ### Drafting room Admiral Maeda's house · night of 16–17 August 1945 📍 Ground floor The room where Soekarno, Hatta and Ahmad Soebardjo worked out the wording of the proclamation and Soekarno wrote the first draft by hand, recreated with period furniture. 3 ### The signing piano Admiral Maeda's house · 17 August 1945 📍 Ground floor The piano at which Soekarno and Hatta signed the typed proclamation, and where they decided it would be read at Soekarno's home. 4 ### Soekarno's watch and glasses Personal belongings of Soekarno 📍 Upper floor Personal items of the first president, shown upstairs with Admiral Maeda's clothing and posters from the independence movement. 5 ### Maeda's garden bunker Japanese occupation period 📍 Back garden A small underground bunker, about 5 metres wide, 3 metres long and 1.5 metres high, where Maeda kept his valuables. ## Collections and highlights - • Rooms recreating the drafting of the proclamation - • Typewriter used for the proclamation text - • Replica furniture and life-size dioramas - • Personal belongings of Soekarno and other figures - • Admiral Tadashi Maeda's clothing - • Independence-era posters - • Art Deco house and garden bunker ## Tips for visiting Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum 1. ### Best time to visit Tuesday to Sunday, leaving an hour before the 4:00 PM closing (4:30 PM on Fridays). The museum features in Independence Day itineraries around 17 August. Closed on Mondays and national public holidays. 2. ### Tickets & booking Buy tickets at the desk on arrival: Rp5,000 adults, Rp3,000 children, Rp25,000 foreign visitors. Individual visitors do not need to book. 3. ### Accessibility The museum is a two-storey historic house and no accessibility information is published; contact the museum before visiting. 4. ### Photography rules No photography policy is published online; ask staff before filming, keep flash off near documents and clothing, and do not lean on the replica furniture. ## How do you get to Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum? - train KRL Commuter Line to Sudirman or Cikini station, then a short Gojek or Grab ride to Jalan Imam Bonjol - bus TransJakarta buses also serve the Menteng and Bundaran HI area; the museum is near Taman Suropati - taxi Taxi or ride-hail to Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi, Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 1, Menteng Address: Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 1, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Indonesia ## Sources we checked Visitor facts and history on this page come from these sources, checked on the dates shown. 1. [Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi — profil museum](https://museum.kemenbud.go.id/museum/profile/museum+perumusan+naskah+proklamasi) — Kementerian Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia, checked 22 October 2026 2. [Ada Penyesuaian Tarif, Ini Harga Tiket Masuk 9 Museum dan Cagar Budaya Mulai 1 Agustus 2024](https://www.medcom.id/pendidikan/news-pendidikan/0kpPwpEk-ada-penyesuaian-tarif-ini-harga-tiket-masuk-9-museum-dan-cagar-budaya-mulai-1-agustus-2024) — Medcom.id, checked 22 October 2026 3. [IHA Lakukan Penyesuaian Tarif Museum per 1 Agustus, Ini Daftarnya](https://momsmoney.kontan.co.id/news/iha-lakukan-penyesuaian-tarif-museum-per-1-agustus-ini-daftarnya) — Kontan (Momsmoney), checked 22 October 2026 4. [5 Wisata Sejarah Kemerdekaan yang Wajib Dikunjungi Saat HUT RI (6 August 2026)](https://rri.co.id/wisata/2630453/5-wisata-sejarah-kemerdekaan-yang-wajib-dikunjungi-saat-hut-ri) — RRI, checked 22 October 2026 5. [Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi: Rumah Laksamana Maeda dan Saksi Bisu Kemerdekaan (28 December 2025)](https://www.goodnewsfromindonesia.id/2025/12/28/museum-perumusan-naskah-proklamasi-rumah-laksamana-maeda-dan-saksi-bisu-kemerdekaan) — Good News From Indonesia, checked 22 October 2026 6. [Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_Perumusan_Naskah_Proklamasi) — Wikipedia (Indonesian), checked 22 October 2026 ## Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum: frequently asked questions ### How much is the entrance fee for the Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum? Since 1 August 2024 the Indonesian Heritage Agency, which runs the museum, has charged Rp5,000 for adults, Rp3,000 for children and Rp25,000 for foreign visitors of any age. Some listings, including the national museum registry, still show the older Rp2,000 ticket, so carry a little extra cash. No free categories are published. ### Where is the Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum and how do I get there? The museum is at Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 1 in Menteng, Central Jakarta, near Taman Suropati and the Bundaran HI roundabout. By KRL Commuter Line, get off at Sudirman or Cikini station and take a short Gojek or Grab ride; TransJakarta buses also serve the area. Taxis and ride-hail cars can drop off at the gate. ### How long should I spend at the Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum? Plan 1 hour for the highlights of Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum. Add extra time for temporary exhibitions, the shop and the café. ### What are the highlights of the Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum? Look for the room where Soekarno, Hatta and Ahmad Soebardjo worked out the wording, the typewriter on which Sayuti Melik, helped by B.M. Diah, typed the final text, and the piano where Soekarno and Hatta signed it. Upstairs are Maeda's clothing, independence-era posters and Soekarno's watch and glasses; outside is Maeda's small bunker for valuables. ### Can I take photos inside the Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum? The museum does not publish a photography policy online, so ask staff on arrival, especially before filming or using a tripod. The historic rooms are furnished as room settings, so keep clear of them, do not lean on the replica furniture and keep flash off near documents, posters and clothing. ### Can I combine the museum with other independence sites in Jakarta? Yes. The proclamation drafted here was read on 17 August 1945 at Soekarno's house at Pegangsaan Timur 56, now Taman Proklamasi with the Proclamation Monument, open Tuesday to Sunday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Gedung Joang '45, a museum of the youth movement in a former hotel, opens Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Both are a short ride away. ### Is Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum open on Mondays? No — Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum is closed every Monday (closing days: Mondays and national public holidays). It is open Tuesday to Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fridays until 4:30 PM. Plan a different museum for that day, and check the official website for holiday changes. ### What are Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum's opening hours? Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fridays until 4:30 PM, and closed Mondays and national public holidays. Hours can change for holidays and events, so check the official website before you go. ### Is Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum free to visit? No — standard admission is Rp5,000 for adults; Rp3,000 for children; Rp25,000 for foreign visitors. Exceptions: Children: Rp3,000. 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