7/22/2008
Museum Bahari (Maritime Museum)
These buildings, built by the Dutch, were godowns for spices. The building were constructed in three sections. First part in 1718, second part in 1773 and third part in 1774. After the Indonesian Independency these buildings belonged to the Telecomunications. In 1972 the Historical buildings were listed as historical monument. As from 7 July 1977 they officially accommodate the maritime museum.http://www.museumbahari.org/english/index-e.htm

The Batavia Old Tower (Menara Syahbandar)

View of Maritime Museum from Batavia Old Tower

View of Batavia Old Tower from Maritim Museum

View of Batavia Old Tower from Maritim Museum yard

Inside of Maritime Museum


