The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (Museum MACAN) in West Jakarta will be temporarily closed starting March 14 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (Museum MACAN) in West Jakarta will be temporarily closed starting March 14 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Museum MACAN deeply cares about the safety and well-being of our visitors. We have been closely monitoring health recommendations from the provincial administration of DKI Jakarta, and we have decided to close the museum temporarily starting from Saturday, March 14, as a public safety precaution,” the museum stated on its website and Instagram account.
Visitors who have already pre-booked their tickets will be able to request a refund by contacting the museum through info@museummacan.org or via WhatsApp on +6282125553538.
Previously, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan announced the closure of tourist destinations and entertainment places for two weeks. Among the temporarily closed places are Ancol Dreamland Park, Ragunan Zoo, the National Monument and government-owned museums.
“Public transportation will operate as usual,” Anies said on Friday, adding that Car Free Day was also being suspended for two weeks due to public safety concerns. (kes)
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