About

Jakarta's premier arts, culture, and science center in Cikini, Central Jakarta . Established on November 10, 1968, by Governor Ali Sadikin on the former site of the historic Raden Saleh Park and Jakarta Zoo . Named after Ismail Marzuki, a renowned Indonesian composer and national hero . Following a major revitalization completed in 2022, TIM now features modern theaters, galleries, a planetarium, the Jakarta Public Library, and the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) within one integrated complex.

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Highlights

• A vibrant cultural hub hosting various performances, exhibitions, and film screenings in modern theaters like Graha Bhakti Budaya and galleries.
• Home to the Jakarta Planetarium, offering educational and immersive shows about astronomy and space.
• Features the newly renovated Jakarta Public Library (Perpustakaan Jakarta) and the HB Jassin Literary Documentation Center, a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts.
• Includes the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ), a leading arts education institution nurturing Indonesian creatives.
• A spacious and revitalized public space with open plazas, a food court, and a mosque, making it ideal for relaxation and community gatherings.

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