Museum of art and ceramics is located in the Eastern part of the area Fatahillah, close to Museum of history and Museum^. The Museum exposition is dedicated to the traditional art of Indonesia, and Indonesian ceramic products.

The building, which houses the Museum was built in 1870. Initially the building housed the court, during the Japanese occupation, the building was used by the army. After Indonesia became independent, the building served as a dormitory for the Indonesian military. In addition, the building was a warehouse and logistics company. In 1967, the building housed the city Council of West Jakarta, cities in special capital territory of Jakarta. In 1974 the building was placed under the office of scientific organization. The Museum of art and ceramics in this building settled in 1976, in August of that year the Museum was solemnly opened by the President of Indonesia Haji Suharto.

The collection of the Museum will tell visitors about traditional Indonesian crafts. Among the exhibits are paintings by Indonesian artists, such as romantic Raden Saleh and expressionist Affandi. Important periods in the visual arts of Indonesia can be seen in different halls of the Museum: the hall of the era raden Saleh (1880-1890), hall Hindia of JELITA (1920-ies), hall of the origin of realism (1950-ies), the hall of modern art (1960-ies) and others. The Museum also houses a collection of ancient porcelain is the most valuable vases dated to the XVI century. Visitors can explore pottery brought from different parts of Indonesia as well as China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Europe.

The Museum has a ceramics workshop, where everyone with the help of staff workshop can attempt to make any ceramic product.