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Sunrise

Sunrise at the Museum

Beat the heat and the crowds for a quiet moment with Yayoi Kusama’s mirrors as the sun rises over Jakarta.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 05:08

    The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara

    Arrive at The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara before it opens. The building is striking in the early light, and you will have the Infinity Mirrored Room to yourself before the first visitors arrive at 10:00.

  2. 06:15

    The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara

    Stay inside for the first viewing. The museum opens at 10:00, but you can wait in the lobby or the immediate exterior grounds. The morning light is soft and the air is still. Use this time to plan your breakfast stop nearby.

  3. 11:00

    Kitchenette and Pizza E Birra

    Head to Kitchenette and Pizza E Birra for a relaxed breakfast. It is a short walk from the museum area. The Italian spot is open from 10:00, so time your arrival for just after opening. Order coffee and a light meal while the morning energy builds.

  4. 11:30

    Central Park

    End your morning with a stroll through Central Park. The garden area with fish ponds and greenery is right next door. It is a peaceful place to digest your breakfast and enjoy the late morning shade before the city gets busy.

Local tip

The museum is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Last entry is 17:00. If you arrive before 10:00, you will need to wait outside or in the lobby. Bring water and sunscreen as the morning sun rises quickly.

Check before you go

  • The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara opens at 10:00. Plan to arrive earlier if you want to secure a spot or explore the exterior.
  • Kitchenette and Pizza E Birra opens at 10:00 on Sundays through Thursdays and at 10:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Central Park is open during mall hours, typically 10:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Jakarta (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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