Jakarta City Guide: 5 Museums to Visit to Honor Indonesia’s National Heroes

Other paintings include a map of the prince’s travels including periods when he was apprehended up to his exile in Manado and Makassar.

In the new normal, this Jakarta attraction is open from Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

2. Youth Pledge Museum

The museum’s namesake can be traced back to when the Youth Pledge was first declared on Oct. 28, 1928, during which numerous national heroes called the place home.

Located at Jalan Kramat Raya Nomor 106A, Senen, Central Jakarta, the Sumpah Pemuda Museum in Jakarta was once a boarding house where Indonesia’s heroes Muhammad Yamin and Amir Sjarifoedin lived.

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One of the iconic collections at this Jakarta attraction is the statue of W.R. Soepratman and his violin that visitors can see first-hand during their visit.

Similar to most museums in Jakarta, the Sumpah Pemuda Museum is open from Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. during the new normal.

3. Indonesian Soldier Museum

This Jakarta attraction is situated within the Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park although the museum itself is one the southern end of the spacious tourist attraction.