Erasmus Huis

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Erasmus Huis is situated within the Dutch Embassy compound in the heart of Jakarta. Its strategic location makes it easy to access with public transport, and visitors are welcome to explore the library and exhibition hall during opening times for free and with no prior registration. Erasmus Huis also stands as one of the largest cultural centers in Jakarta, hosting a diverse range of music concerts and art performances in its auditorium. Additionally, art and culture enthusiasts are able to visit the Erasmus Huis rooms virtually through Google Arts and Culture, providing global access to our modern spaces. 

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Erasmus Huis, photo by Oxalis Atindriyaratri

Location of the Erasmus huis

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Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950

Address
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3
Jakarta Selatan. 12950

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Opening times

Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
(Monday, Sunday and public holidays are closed)

Mission

Company New Heroes (NL) and Playo (ID) at the opening of Building with Nature Exhibition
Dancers perform Tjampoer, a collaboration between Danstheater AYA (NL) and Maharani Dance (ID)
In 2020, Erasmus Huis celebrated its 50th anniversary as the Dutch cultural center in Jakarta. Its enduring strength is rooted in the extensive four-century relationship between the Netherlands and Indonesia, with cultural cooperation representing a crucial aspect of Dutch cultural policy in Indonesia.

The ongoing success of Erasmus Huis is proof of its dynamic evolution, and today it stands as an innovative, welcoming space, ready for the future - a place where knowledge and ideas seamlessly flow in the spirit of cultural exchange.

Read more about the story of Erasmus Huis here.

Public Transport

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Nearest Transjakarta bus stop: Underpass Kuningan (prev. Kuningan Timur), Simpang Kuningan (prev. Kuningan Barat), Patra Kuningan.
Nearest LRT station: Kuningan
Nearest MRT station: Bendungan Hilir
Nearest Commuter Line station: Tebet, Cawang

There is no parking lot available for the public at Erasmus Huis, therefore we recommend our visitors to take public transport, taxi, ojek (motorcycle taxi), or walk from the nearest public transport stations.

Mission and history

The Erasmus Huis has for the past 50 years been the Dutch cultural center in Jakarta and is still very much alive today. That's because the Netherlands and Indonesia have been connected for about 4 centuries, and many Indonesian people are interested in The Netherlands. Also, cultural co-operation between the two countries is an important part of the Dutch cultural policy in Indonesia.

With this in mind the Erasmus Huis was established in 1970. At first the center was located on the Jalan Menteng Raya 25, but soon it became clear that a larger building was needed to accommodate all the activities. In 1981 the current center was opened, neighboring the Dutch embassy. In this new environment the foundations were laid for the present Erasmus Huis programme.

In 2018 the Erasmus Huis was renovated again. This renovation reflected the broader transformation process of the embassy: more open, transparent and accountable. The Erasmus Huis is now an innovative place that is flexible, light and inspiring. A place to welcome the exchange of knowledge and ideas. A place that is ready for the future.