National Gallery of Indonesia
Galeri Nasional Indonesia
A national gallery east of Merdeka Square, holding works by Raden Saleh, Affandi, and other masters of modern Indonesian art.
The National Gallery occupies an early 19th-century Dutch school building. Its permanent exhibition traces the development of Indonesian art from the colonial period to the present, with works by Raden Saleh, Affandi, S. Sudjojono, and other renowned artists. It also often hosts special contemporary art exhibitions. Admission is free, although some special exhibitions charge a fee. It is closed on Mondays. Located east of Merdeka Square near Gambir Station, it can be visited on the same day as the National Monument and Istiqlal Mosque.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–19:00, closed Mondays (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Monas (National Monument)
- Lapangan Banteng Park
- Istiqlal Mosque
- Jakarta Cathedral
- National Museum of Indonesia
- Taman Ismail Marzuki
- Pasar Baru
- Bundaran HI & Selamat Datang Monument