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National Museum Jakarta, Indonesia

National Museum

Jalan Merdeka Barat 12 , Gambir

Jakarta, Indonesia 10110

phone: +62 21 381 2346

fax: +62 21 381 1076

email: museumnasional@indo.com

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The Batavian Society of the Arts and Sciences was established on this site in 1778. Due to its rapid growth, the building was transformed into a museum in 1862. Among its collections are fine ethnographic and pre-historic items, including china, bronze and gold objects, stone sculptures and textiles that provide an excellent overview of ancient Indonesian culture. The elephant statue in the front yard was a gift from King Chulalongkorn of Siam in 1871. The Indonesian Heritage Society provides free guided tours in various languages.

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