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Museum Transportasi

4.5 · 2,657 reviews
Educational and nostalgic with a wide, industrial-themed open space.
MVWX+2HM Museum Transportasi, Jl. Taman Mini I, Ceger, Cipayung, East Jakarta City, Jakarta 13820, Indonesia
Interesting facts
1

The museum grounds feature a retired Merpati Nusantara Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft available for exterior viewing.

2

The collection includes the 'Si Gomgom' steam locomotive, a historic engine that served the Deli Railway Company in North Sumatra.

3

The museum layout is divided into various zones representing different modes of transit, including a dedicated maritime hall.

4

Several exhibits are positioned on preserved tracks, demonstrating the scale of 19th and 20th-century rail infrastructure.

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The facility serves as an outdoor repository for the history of Indonesian civil aviation and national rail services.

Overview

Museum Transportasi is a specialized facility located within the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah complex, showcasing the evolution of Indonesian logistics. The site features a collection of decommissioned aircraft and historical locomotives displayed in an open-air environment. Notable exhibits include a variety of vintage steam trains and cargo planes repurposed as static educational displays. The collection focuses on the technological development of air, land, and sea transportation in the Indonesian archipelago. Visitors can explore the interior of several retired transport vessels and aircraft. The museum is designed to provide insight into the mechanical history of the nation’s infrastructure. The site is maintained as part of the broader educational mission of the Taman Mini heritage park.

Photo spot

The area directly in front of the retired Boeing 737 plane, which allows for a wide-angle perspective of the aircraft.

Insider tips

Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the majority of the exhibits are displayed in an open-air environment without shade.

Wear comfortable, slip-on footwear as you will need to frequently step on and off platforms or into transport vehicles.

Carry plenty of drinking water, as the large, sprawling site has limited refreshment kiosks.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to walk between distant museum pavilions in the heat of the afternoon; utilize internal shuttle services.

Good to know

Open daily, though some indoor pavilions may occasionally close for maintenance on weekdays.

Etiquette

Modest clothing is recommended; do not climb on exhibit surfaces that are marked as restricted or fragile.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1.5-2 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings, to avoid the high foot traffic of weekend family crowds and the peak midday heat.
Address
MVWX+2HM Museum Transportasi, Jl. Taman Mini I, Ceger, Cipayung, East Jakarta City, Jakarta 13820, Indonesia
-6.305, 106.899
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Details
Key exhibitsRetired Boeing 737, Si Gomgom steam locomotive, vintage maritime vessels

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1.5-2 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings, to avoid the high foot traffic of weekend family crowds and the peak midday heat..

The area directly in front of the retired Boeing 737 plane, which allows for a wide-angle perspective of the aircraft.

Close by you'll find Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, At-Tin Great Mosque, Indonesia Science Center (PP-IPTEK).