World by City

Museums & galleries

Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi

Open in Maps
Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi

Overview

Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi is a history museum housed in the building where Indonesian leaders drafted the nation's declaration of independence in 1945. Travellers visit to see the preserved rooms where the drafting occurred, alongside exhibits of period furnishings, historical records, and dioramas detailing the event.

Getting There

Located in Menteng, Central Jakarta, the site is reachable from central areas like Monas or Bundaran HI in roughly 10 to 25 minutes by taxi or ride-hail car. It is also accessible by commuter train via Gondangdia or Cikini station, followed by a short ride or walk.

Time to Spend

Allow 45 to 75 minutes. This gives enough time to view the exhibits on both floors and inspect the preserved meeting spaces.

When to Visit

Weekday afternoons are generally quiet and avoid the occasional school tours seen on weekday mornings. The interior exhibits provide shelter and air conditioning during midday heat or sudden rain.

Nearby Attractions

You can combine a visit with several nearby sights:

  • Sasmita Loka Ahmad Yani Museum (0.8km)
  • Great General DR. Abdul Haris Nasution Museum (0.8km)
  • Selamat Datang Monument (1.1km)
  • Cut Mutiah Mosque (1.5km)

Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tickets & tours

Admission prices and opening hours change often, so we don't list them here. Check what's on sale and at what price below — booking ahead can cut the queue at some places.

GetYourGuide GetYourGuide 클룩 Klook Tiqets Tiqets KKday KKday WeGoTrip WeGoTrip Official site

This place may not appear in the results — some sites are free to enter or sell tickets only at the gate.

Stays near Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi

Sorted by distance, walkable ones first. Distances are straight-line.

Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi Nearby stays

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

Pick your dates — we'll search Jakarta hotels for you

Choose dates and guests, and the buttons below will open search results with your criteria. Prices differ between sites, so compare before you book.

View on Compare sites 부킹닷컴 View on Booking.com 호텔스닷컴 View on Hotels.com

Hotel membership

Staying at Accor hotels often? ALL Accor+ Explorer

A paid annual membership. It includes two free nights a year across Asia-Pacific, 30% off dining and 15% off drinks, and 15% off stays at more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.

Explore the membership

Good to visit alongside

Sasmita Loka Ahmad Yani Museum

Museums & galleries

Sasmita Loka Ahmad Yani Museum

A museum in Jakarta displaying the belongings of General Ahmad Yani along with dioramas depicting the September 30, 1965 incident. It offers a look into a chapter of Indonesia's modern history.

0.8 km away
Great General DR. Abdul Haris Nasution Museum

Museums & galleries

Great General DR. Abdul Haris Nasution Museum

This museum traces the life and achievements of General Abdul Haris Nasution, former commander of the Indonesian armed forces. In Jakarta, you can learn the story of how he survived an assassination attempt during the 1965 coup.

0.8 km away
Selamat Datang Monument

Heritage & monuments

Selamat Datang Monument

This monument stands at the center of the Hotel Indonesia roundabout in downtown Jakarta and was completed in 1962. As one of Jakarta's iconic landmarks, it's best appreciated alongside the surrounding cityscape.

1.1 km away
Cut Mutiah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Cut Mutiah Mosque

Originally a Dutch colonial-era building, later converted into a mosque, it is named after Cut Nyak Meutia, an independence fighter from Aceh. The site also offers a glimpse into Indonesia's modern history.

1.5 km away
National Gallery of Indonesia

Museums & galleries

National Gallery of Indonesia

Indonesia's national gallery in Jakarta, opened in 1999, this institution has led the preservation and development of Indonesian visual art. It's a great place to trace the flow of Indonesian art through a wide range of visual works.

2.4 km away
Museum of National Awakening

Museums & galleries

Museum of National Awakening

A history museum in Jakarta that traces the Indonesian National Awakening movement. It's a good place to explore the history of the independence movement in detail.

2.5 km away