JakartaFree things to do in Jakarta
13 places in Jakarta you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Jakarta
- Harmoni Statue
- 2018 Asian Games / Asian Para Games Cauldron
- National MonumentTue–Sun 08:00-16:00
- Welcome Monument
- Statue of Pangeran Diponegoro
- Youth Advancement Monument
- Tugu TaniJalan Menteng Raya
Free parks & viewpoints in Jakarta
- Lapangan BantengJalan Lapangan Banteng Selatan
- SCBD Park
- Taman MentengJalan HOS Cokroaminoto
- Monas ParkTue–Sun 06:00-16:00
- Taman Proklamasi
- Taman SuropatiJalan Taman SuropatiMon–Sun 6:00-17:00
When museums in Indonesia open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Jakarta
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Jakarta, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked