Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)
A 150-hectare 'miniature Indonesia,' with traditional houses and cultural pavilions representing 38 provinces around an island-shaped lake. In a single day you can take in architecture, costumes, and song and dance from Aceh to Papua.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) was initiated by Tien Suharto, wife of President Suharto, and opened in 1975. It reopened in 2022 after a major renovation. The park covers about 150 hectares, and its centerpiece is a lake dug in the shape of Indonesia's archipelago map. Around the lake stand provincial pavilions (anjungan). Each one is a faithful reconstruction of that province's traditional architecture, such as the buffalo-horn roofs of Minangkabau, the boat-shaped houses of Toraja, the temple courtyards of Bali, and the round thatched huts of Papua. Inside, costumes, musical instruments, and handicrafts are on display, and song and dance performances from various provinces are often held on weekends. The park also features the Golden Snail IMAX Theater (a distinctive landmark), the Museum Indonesia (a three-story exhibition on national culture), a cluster of religious buildings including a mosque, church, Buddhist temple, Hindu temple, and Confucian temple, a bird park, an orchid garden, a children's palace, and a cable car. Admission is about Rp 25,000 per person. Individual pavilions and rides cost extra. Inside the park, you can ride electric shuttles or rent bicycles, and the cable car offers a view of the archipelago lake. Tips for visiting: plan at least 4-5 hours. Take the cable car first for an overview, then choose 6-8 provincial pavilions to explore in depth. Have lunch at the food court, which serves regional dishes. Families with children can add the bird park and children's palace. Getting there: take the LRT Jabodebek to TMII station, then walk or take a shuttle for about 10 minutes. From the city center, a taxi takes 1-1.5 hours, so avoid rush hours. Note: the park is very large and has limited shade, so bring a hat and water. Weekends and holidays draw large numbers of local visitors. Some pavilions may be closed during renovations.
Opening hours
06:00–20:00 (most pavilions 08:00–16:00)
Nearby sights
- Ragunan Zoo
- Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village
- Blok M & M Bloc Space
- Jalan Surabaya Antique Market
- Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex
- Taman Ismail Marzuki
- Bundaran HI & Selamat Datang Monument
- National Gallery of Indonesia