Timeline
08:00
Visit the Proclamation Museum. This is where the Declaration of Independence was read on August 17, 1945. Walk through the dioramas and mock-ups that tell the full story of the founding fathers Soekarno and Hatta.
09:00
Walk six minutes to Maple & Oak for an all-day brunch. The bistro offers diner-style menus and desserts, or you can just sip coffee and mocktails in a relaxed setting.
09:40
End your walk in Menteng Park. This 40-hectare green space offers wide pathways, fountains, and a collection of plants that provide a calm remedy for the eyes and body.
Local tip
The Proclamation Museum is closed on Mondays. If you visit on a Friday, note that it closes early from 11:00 to 13:00 for prayer breaks.
Check before you go
- Proclamation Museum hours: Tue-Fri 08:00-16:00 (Fri closes 11:00-13:00), Sat Sun 08:30-17:00.
- Maple & Oak hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Jakarta (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).