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The Erasmus Huis is the cultural center of the Netherlands in Jakarta.

Building

The Erasmus Huis is a building neighboring the Dutch embassy with a library, exhibition hall and auditorium.

The current center was opened in 1981 and in 2018, the building was extensively renovated. The original Erasmus Huis was established in 1970.

History

The Erasmus Huis was established in 1970. At first the center was located on the Jalan Menteng Raya 25, but soon a larger building became needed to accommodate all the activities. In 1981 the current center was opened, neighboring the Dutch embassy.

Library

They have a collection of around 15,000 titles, newspapers and magazines. They offer a wide range of titles, including Dutch literature, Indonesian history, both Dutch and Indonesian art and culture, children’s books and some English and Indonesian books.

References

• Indonesia–Netherlands relations