Tired of going on a date with your partner to the same place? Ranging back and forth to malls, cafes, or contemporary eating places. From now on, Hipwee friends, you can try anti-mainstream dates by doing museum dates.
A museum date is a date for two couples to visit a museum to see several works of art. Maybe some SoHip are wondering why it must be a museum. So far, museums are synonymous with ancient objects or places for storing historical objects. Art and history are two things that, when combined, add their aesthetic value.
Recently, there have been many museums that have been transformed into exciting places to visit. Not only displaying works of art, SoHip can also find Instagramable spots to take selfies with your partner. Some museums also often hold interactive exhibitions, providing a different experience from just visiting the usual museum.
Interested in inviting your partner to try the museum date trend? Here are eight recommendations for contemporary date museums in Jakarta suitable for SoHip to come with their partner.
1. National Gallery offers temporary exhibitions with different themes every month
Who says dating has to be expensive? Dating doesn’t always have to be costly, you know, SoHip. Try to invite your partner to the National Gallery. Every month the National Gallery holds temporary exhibitions such as paintings, sketches, sculptures, ceramics, photography, etc. Uniquely, the art exhibition at the National Gallery has a changing theme.
The location of the National Gallery is not far from the city of Jakarta, you know, SoHip. This gallery has several Instagramable spots perfect for SoHip and couples taking selfies. It should be noted to enter the National Gallery, SoHip will not be charged or free. That’s right; it’s free!
- Ticket Price: Free
- Address : National Gallery of Indonesia Jln. Merdeka Timur No.14, Gambir, Central Jakarta
- Operational Hours: 09.00 – 15.30 WIB / Tuesday – Sunday
- Exhibition Hours: 10.00 – 19.00 WIB / Tuesday – Sunday
2. The National Museum invites you and your partner to broaden your horizons through an immersive show
Apart from the National Gallery, the following recommended museum date falls on the National Museum. This place for a date displays many objects from Indonesian history. Not only that, this one museum offers permanent exhibitions as well as temporary exhibitions.
Recently, the National Museum was also equipped with an immersive room toenrich your Hipwee friend’s experience during and after visiting this ouseum. Regarding tickets, don’t worry because the prices offered are very affordable. SoHip can also buy it online.
- Ticket Prices: IDR 10,000 (theater room) / IDR 20,000 (temporary exhibition) / IDR 35,000 (Immersive space)
- Address: Jln. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Gambir, Central Jakarta.
- Operational Hours: 08.00 – 16.00 WIB / Every Day
3. Atsiri Sarinah, an interactive mini museum of aromatherapy
Sarinah Jakarta doesn’t only offer food tenants and clothing outlets, you know, SoHip. Inside is a hidden gem called Atsiri, a mini aromatherapy museum that displays information about essential oils. It is guaranteed that after returning from Atsiri, SoHip, and your partner will get so many new and interesting experiences.
In this mini-museum, SoHip and their partners will get all the information regarding plants that can be used as essential oils and video mapping about flowers and plants. Not only that but here SoHip can explore to know the aroma of the SoHip persona and partner.
- Ticket Price: IDR 50,000
- Address: Sarinah Building, 5th floor, Jln. MH Thamrin No.11, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta
- Operational Hours: 11.00 – 21.00 WIB / Every Day
4. Museum Macan exhibits works of contemporary, modern, and international art
Are you familiar with this one museum? The name Macan from the Macan Museum, which we often hear about, is an acronym for the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara. This museum is the first museum in Indonesia to exhibit works of contemporary, modern, and international art simultaneously. Uniquely, the theme of the exhibitions in this museum is constantly changing so that it doesn’t bore the visitors.
- Ticket prices: IDR 56,000 for weekdays / IDR 70,000 for weekends
- Address: Modern and Contemporary Art in Indonesia, AKR Tower Level M, Jln. Perjuangan No.5, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
- Operational Hours: 10.00 -18.00 WIB / Tuesday – Sunday
5. The Moja Museum, suitable for you and your partner who likes selfies
Want to visit an artsy modern museum with lots of Instagramable spots? Try visiting the Moja Museum. This museum is quite different from other museums in Jakarta. This is because the Moja Museum offers several unique and guaranteed exciting concepts.
The unique concepts of the Moja Museum include Roller Skate Ring (Roja), Painting on Canvas or the Wall (MoPaint), and 17 Room Interactive Maze (Moja 2.0 Feelings). In this museum, SoHip can spend time with their partner by looking at art installations using roller skates. If you want to increase your creativity, you can invite your partner to participate in MoPaint.
- Ticket Prices: IDR 110,000 – IDR 125,000 (Roja) / IDR 115,000 – IDR 135,000 (Moja 2.0) / IDR 110,000 – IDR 125,000 (MoPaint)
- Address : Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium Complex, Jln. Youth Gate No.1, Gelora, Jakarta
- Operational Hours: 11.00 – 18.30 WIB / Every Day
6. Art: 1 New Museum, winner of The Best Gallery of The Year award
The following recommended museum date is Art: 1 New Museum, established in 1983. This museum, located in Central Jakarta, exhibits several works of modern art and contemporary art from Indonesian and international artists.
So far, Art: 1 New Museum has more than 2,000 artworks and won the Best Gallery of The Year award. In addition, this art museum has changing exhibition themes. Therefore, it is very suitable to be visited with a partner.
- Ticket Prices: IDR 35,000 – IDR 75,000
- Address: Jln. Rajawali Selatan Raya No. 3, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta
- Operational Hours: 10.00 – 18.00 WIB (Tuesday – Saturday) / 10.00 – 16.00 WIB (Sunday)
7. Dialogue Artspace combines art galleries, design studios, cafes, and shops
Want to find a date place that is all in one? Try SoHip and your partner to visit Dialogue, aka Dia Lo Gue Artspace, in South Jakarta. This art gallery provides a gallery and a mix of design studios, cafes, and knick-knacks shops.
So, if SoHip and your partner want a relaxed atmosphere, not too serious, and like to talk about artistic imagination, Dialogue Artspace is the right place. This place also often holds seminars, workshops, mini bazaars, and other events. Regarding entrance tickets, SoHip doesn’t need to be nervous because entering Dialogue Artspace is guaranteed free.
- Ticket Price: Free
- Address: Jl. South Kemang No. 99A, Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta
- Operational Hours: 11.00 – 20.00 WIB / Every Day
8. Magic Art 3D Museum Jakarta is suitable for lovers of art with a three-dimensional concept
If SoHip and your partner love 3D concept art, don’t worry because Kota Tua has Magic Art 3D. SoHip and their partners will have a new experience after enjoying three-dimensional painting and art. For information, this 3D museum is divided into seven zones, including painting zones, animals, oceans, routines, dinosaurs, adventure, and horror. The seven zones are very suitable as photo spots with your partner.
- Ticket Prices: IDR 40,000 – IDR 80,000
- Address: Jln. Kerta Niaga Building 1, Kota Tua, Central Jakarta
- Operational Hours: 10.00 – 19.00 WIB / Every Day
So, those are eight museum date recommendations that you usually visit with your partner. Eits it could also be an idea to spend time on Valentine’s Day later. Yes, no, SoHip.
