Kota Tua Afternoon Adventure - Museums, Good Times and New Friends!

Step back in time and soak up the rich colonial heritage of Jakarta's historic Old Town! Join us for an exciting afternoon exploring museums, taking fun 3D photos, and discovering iconic Dutch-era architecture in the atmospheric Kota Tua district.

Whether you're new to Jakarta, a history buff, or just looking to make new friends, this meetup is perfect for you. Come solo or bring a friend—everyone's welcome!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Meeting Time: 1:30 p.m. sharp
Meeting Point: Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari) – outside the main entrance

The Itinerary

1:30 p.m. – Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari)

We'll kick things off at this fascinating maritime museum housed in historic VOC warehouses from the 17th century. Explore Indonesia's rich seafaring heritage through nautical artifacts, traditional boat models, ancient anchors, and maritime trade history. Estimated ticket: IDR 7.5-15k

3:30 p.m. – Walk to Magic Art 3D Museum

After the Maritime Museum, we'll stroll through the atmospheric streets of Old Town, passing by colonial buildings and the lively Fatahillah Square.

4:00 p.m. – Magic Art 3D Museum Jakarta

Get ready for some fun! This interactive museum features dozens of 3D optical illusion paintings perfect for creative photos. Bring your best poses and get ready to laugh as you "ride" flying carpets, "escape" from sharks, and become part of mind-bending artwork. Estimated ticket: IDR 80k

6:00 p.m. – Dinner & Drinks

We'll wrap up at one of these atmospheric venues:

Option 1: Café Batavia

An award-winning historic restaurant in a stunning 19th-century colonial building overlooking Fatahillah Square. Famous for its nostalgic ambiance, Indonesian and international cuisine, and evening live music.

Option 2: Babah Koffie by Kawisari

A unique Peranakan-style café in a 15th-century heritage building with exceptional coffee from Java and Asian fusion cuisine.

We'll decide as a group which venue suits everyone best!

Museum tickets: Approximately IDR 90-100k total

📢 IMPORTANT: Attendance Reconfirmation Required

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Here's how it works:

• All events start with unlimited RSVPs.
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• Anyone who hasn’t reconfirmed when the form closes will be removed from the attendee list.
• If you can’t attend, change your status to Not Going.

Three‑strike rule: If you don’t reconfirm and don’t change to Not Going three times, you will be removed from the group.

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