From fishing tools and traditional boats to objects linked to trade and navigation, these objects reveal how the sea shaped Jakarta's economy, communities, and identity.
Through maps, artworks, furniture, and everyday objects, discover how Batavia developed into a thriving colonial port connected to global networks of trade and power.
From ceramics and textiles to decorative arts and domestic objects, these collections reflect the rich cultural exchanges that shaped Peranakan life in Jakarta.
Through performance, craftsmanship, dress, and daily life, these objects celebrate the traditions and creativity of Jakarta's indigenous Betawi community.
Paintings, photographs, and historical objects reveal personal stories of struggle, resilience, and hope during Indonesia's journey toward independence.
From places of worship to ceremonial objects, these collections explore the beliefs, rituals, and traditions that have shaped community life in Jakarta.
Boats, carriages, vehicles, and everyday transport objects tell the story of how people and goods moved through a city constantly shaped by change.
From finely crafted textiles to celebrated works of modern Indonesian art, these objects reveal how artists have interpreted Jakarta's cultures, communities, and changing history through creative expression.
Music, media, film, and cultural icons offer a glimpse into the trends, personalities, and entertainment that have shaped everyday life in Jakarta.
Musical instruments, costumes, and performance objects highlight the sounds, stories, and traditions that continue to bring Jakarta's communities together.
Through portraits, personal belongings, artworks, and historical objects, discover the lives and contributions of women who helped shape Jakarta's cultural and social history.
From batik and kebaya to ceremonial attire and accessories, these objects reflect the craftsmanship, identity, and cultural influences woven into Jakarta's history.
Market goods, commercial objects, and artworks reveal how trade and entrepreneurship transformed Jakarta into one of Southeast Asia's most important commercial centres.
Traditional toys, games, and leisure objects offer insights into how people learned, socialised, and enjoyed their free time across generations.
Cooking tools, dining objects, and culinary traditions tell the story of Jakarta's diverse food culture and the communities that shaped it.
Weapons, military equipment, and historical objects reveal how conflict, defence, and resistance influenced Jakarta's development over time.
Photographs, documents, and personal objects trace the ideas, organisations, and individuals who contributed to the rise of Indonesian nationalism.
Furniture, decorative arts, and household objects provide a glimpse into domestic life, changing tastes, and everyday experiences in Jakarta's homes.
