Jakarta Anniversary: 11 Museums Offer Free Entry for Three Days

Jakarta is celebrating its 499th anniversary by opening the doors of 11 museums and cultural heritage sites to the public for free. The initiative, organized by the DKI Jakarta Culture Agency, runs for three days: June 22, 27, and 28, 2026.

The Culture Agency encouraged residents to use this opportunity to deepen their understanding of the capital's history, Betawi culture, arts, and national struggles preserved within these institutions. This program provides a cost-free way for people to engage with Jakarta's rich heritage.

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Let's enjoy free entry to museums managed by the DKI Jakarta Culture Agency.

Governor Pramono Anung previously announced free access to public transportation like LRT, MRT, and Transjakarta, as well as entry to Ancol and government-managed museums. He stated that these measures are part of the city's birthday festivities, designed to broaden public access to cultural and historical spaces.

Residents can visit the Wayang Museum, Textile Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, Maritime Museum, Onrust Archaeological Museum, Marunda Si Pitung House Site, Jakarta History Museum, MH Thamrin Museum, Prasasti Museum, Joang 45 Museum, and Betawi Museum without any admission fee.

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We will provide free transportation for LRT, MRT, and Transjakarta. Including then, entry to Ancol, entry to museums managed by the DKI Jakarta government.