The 45 Struggle for Independence Museum

The 45 Struggle for Independence Museum is located at Jalan Menteng No. 31, Central Jakarta. It was built by L.C. Schomper in 1939 as a hotel called “Hotel Schomper”. At first this hotel was used as a place for the Dutch and Indonesian officers to relax. At that time this hotel was one of the most luxurious hotels in Jakarta, with 6 bedrooms and had luxurious interior. During Japanese era in Indonesia, this building was used as “Sendenbu” headquarters or Japanese Department Service. Since July 1924 it was used as education place for Indonesian Youth that pioneered by the Japanese to help and support Japanese government in Indonesia. Because there were many Indonesian Youth who was trained and stayed here, this building was then known as “Asrama Angkatan Baru Indonesia” (The Indonesian New Generation Dormitory). From this dorm, one of the Indonesian Youth group was born named “Pemuda Banteng” (Fortress Youth), a gathering of Indonesian Young Generation who became significant figures that led to the birth of the Republic of Indonesia.

Jl. Menteng No. 31 Central Jakarta

Ph.: 62-21 390 9148

Open : Tuesday – Sunday : 09.00 am – 03.00 pm

Closed : Monday/Public holiday

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