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Museum Bank Indonesia: A Journey Through Economic History Located in the historic Kota Tua district of Jakarta, Museum Bank Indonesia stands as a testament to Indonesia’s rich economic history. Housed in a stunning colonial-era building that once served as the headquarters of De Javasche Bank (the predecessor to Bank Indonesia), this museum offers an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Architecture and Setting The first thing that strikes visitors about Museum Bank Indonesia is the grandeur of its architecture. The building itself is a historical artifact, with its elegant neoclassical design and meticulously preserved interiors. High ceilings, ornate details, and the imposing facade evoke a sense of the building’s past importance. The juxtaposition of modern museum displays within this historical setting creates a unique and visually appealing experience. Exhibits and Collections The museum’s exhibits are thoughtfully curated to provide a comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s monetary history and the role of Bank Indonesia in shaping the country’s economy. The journey begins with the early barter system and progresses through the introduction of currency, colonial-era banking practices, and the establishment of modern monetary policies. Interactive displays, multimedia presentations, and a variety of historical artifacts, including old banknotes, coins, and banking equipment, make the exhibits both informative and engaging. Highlights include a detailed history of the Indonesian rupiah, the impact of global economic events on Indonesia, and the evolution of banking technology. Educational Value Museum Bank Indonesia excels in its educational mission. The exhibits are designed to cater to a wide audience, from school children to financial professionals. Informative panels and multimedia displays are available in both Indonesian and English, making the museum accessible to international visitors. Guided tours are also available, offering deeper insights into the exhibits and the history they represent. Visitor Experience The museum’s layout is logical and easy to navigate, with clear signposting and well-organized sections. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, often ready to assist with additional information or answer questions. The museum also features a gift shop with unique souvenirs and a small café where visitors can relax and reflect on their visit. Overall Impression Museum Bank Indonesia is more than just a museum; it is a portal into the economic history and development of Indonesia. The blend of historical architecture, well-curated exhibits, and interactive displays makes it a standout attraction in Jakarta. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an economist, or simply curious about Indonesia’s past, this museum provides a rich and rewarding experience. In summary, Museum Bank Indonesia offers an enlightening and enjoyable journey through the nation’s economic history, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in understanding the financial foundations of Indonesia.
Emran BhattiEmran Bhatti
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The Museum Bank Indonesia, located in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a captivating institution that provides visitors with a unique blend of history, culture, and finance. The museum is housed in a beautifully preserved colonial-era bank building, which in itself is a testament to Indonesia's rich history. The museum's location in an old Dutch colonial bank building is striking, with its neoclassical architecture and charming courtyard. The building alone is a visual treat and offers a glimpse into Indonesia's colonial past. Museum Bank Indonesia is not just about finance; it's a gateway to Indonesia's history. The exhibits walk you through the evolution of currency, banking, and the economic history of the country. This provides a deep understanding of Indonesia's journey from pre-independence to the modern era. One of the museum's highlights is its extensive collection of currency from various periods. It's fascinating to see how money has evolved over time in Indonesia, from ancient coins to modern banknotes. The displays are informative and well-organized. Museum Bank Indonesia is a great place for students and anyone interested in economics, history, and culture. It offers knowledge into the financial world and Indonesia's past and present. The museum is well-maintained, and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. It's relatively vast and can be explored in a couple of hours. Museum Bank Indonesia is a hidden gem in Jakarta, offering a well-rounded experience that combines history, culture, and finance. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student, or a traveler interested in understanding the local culture, this museum is worth a visit.
JC CuetoJC Cueto
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As a museum afficionado, I’ve had visited many museums around the world. Pros first; cheap entry ticket only 5k idr or less than 30 cents USD per person and even free for your children if they bring their student cards with them. Beautiful architecture. Clean, spacious, well air conditioned. Big parking lot for cars and buses. Easy access using public transport especially using busway, and MRT in the near future. Cons; the exhibits has too many walls of texts so I wouldn’t recommend this place for families with small children. Exhibits aren’t well maintained; too many non working buttons and no clear signage whether you could touch some of the display or not. Even reaching the ticket box from the parking lot took us too long, we need to ask a couple of security guards. Disjointed themes made us confused as parents in explaining some of the exhibits to our 8 & 10 years old children. Very little interesting knowledge to be had considering the space it has. Side note, but I was surprised that our latest currency (2022 emission) wasn’t displayed at all. We’re talking about a museum that represents the history of our central bank! TLDR; if you like museum, this is one of the best in Jakarta area, but I won’t visit this place for the 2nd time, once is enough.
Bayu UbayBayu Ubay
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The main content of this museum is the history of money in Indonesia. But the first thing you gonna see is the history of Indonesia before the money was exist. After that you will find the history of Indonesia when Indonesia was in a fatal economic crisis. Ah, just before that you will see so many statue which describes several of Indonesian activity at that time. Furthermore, is the main content, the history of money in Indonesia. You can see so many money development from that era to the present. Also there is a big vault that contain of so many golds (fake golds) and there is one fake golds that you can try it’s weight (similar to the original one). Oh, you can also see money from other country, but it’s not the new one it’s the old one. The last thing you can see here is the old money printing machine. About the buildings and structure, it’s “Treasure” for the architect because it’s constructed by The Javasche Bank and it’s well kept by the museum management. Clean and looks very elegance with the new renovation. About the ticket price is Rp 5000 for weekdays, I am not sure whether there is a different ticketing price for weekend and weekdays. It’s awesome, you have to check it!
Ariq FachryAriq Fachry
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Actually it is a very good place to visit if you want to know more about the monetary history of Indonesia. But you must spare extra time for your visit since it is located in a very crowded traffic, i am 99% sure you'll be trapped in traffic jam on your way to / from this museum, especially if you drive / ride your own car / bike. You cannot bring anything except id card, wallet and cellphone, even water bottle is not allowed. Inside, you will find many information about monetary system, historic figures, money that has ever used in Indonesia. The information so detailed and made you think that reading it is more important than take a photo itself 😅 I recommend you to visit it as individual, not follow a group activity. This museum is rarther big and since a group activity will always follow the schedule given by the committee, so you only has a little time to enjoy all of the collection here. Despite of that, i respect for one that still choose museum as their vacation agenda since most of locals do not visit museum much.
Bayu PratamaBayu Pratama
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Great museum in Kota Tua, Jakarta. It offers the experience of Indonesian central bank in the past. It has great collection of every single banknotes since Hindu-Buddhist Civilization, Colonial Era, until the latest series of banknotes. It also has many collection of many other countries banknotes. It puts all of the collections inside great safes in nice and tidy layout yet attractive lighting. The exhibition sites including the safes are also equipped with AC. There are officers and security guard who are always ready to help the tourists in navigating and giving information about the museum as it has great buildings and rooms. The museum building has beautiful art deco architecture ala Dutch Colonial Era. It is great place for having selfies and photos, capturing every moment inside and its great collections.
Prihandaru Pambudi (Fihan)Prihandaru Pambudi (Fihan)
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Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No.3, RT.4/RW.6, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia
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Bank Indonesia Museum, also called in English officially as BI Museum, is a bank museum located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was founded by Bank Indonesia and opened on 21 July 2009.
attractions: Taman Fatahillah, Wisata Kota Tua Jakarta, Jakarta History Museum, Glodok Chinatown Market, Wayang Museum, Museum of Fine Art and Ceramics, Toko Merah, Citywalk Gajah Mada, Petak Enam, Toko Merah, restaurants: Café Batavia, DUNKIN' Bandengan, Kopi Es Tak Kie, Pantjoran Tea House, Padang Merdeka, Grand Hwa Yen, Kedai Seni Djakarté, Bakmi Pinangsari, Cahaya Baru, Wong Fu Kie Hakka Authentic Chinese Food Restaurant
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