About Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics (Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik) is located in Kota Tua, Taman Sari, West Jakarta, opposite Fatahillah Square. Housed in a restored 1870 Dutch colonial Court of Justice building, it displays Indonesian fine art from the classical to contemporary periods and an extensive ceramics collection spanning local traditions and international pieces from China, Europe, and Southeast Asia, reflecting Indonesia's artistic heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a two-story colonial heritage building with galleries displaying Indonesian paintings, sculptures, and sketches from the Raden Saleh era to contemporary works, plus a large ceramics collection including Majapahit-era pottery, local traditional ceramics, and Chinese, Japanese, and European ceramics. The setting is within the historic Kota Tua area with courtyards, colonial architecture, and quiet exhibition halls suitable for self-guided or guided tours.
Key highlights
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Historic 1870 Dutch colonial Court of Justice (Raad van Justitie) building
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Collection of Indonesian fine arts from classical, modern and contemporary periods including works by Raden Saleh and Affandi
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Extensive ceramics collection from Majapahit era to Chinese, European and Southeast Asian ceramics
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Location on Fatahillah Square in the Kota Tua heritage district