The buildings of Museum Bahari, or the former 'Westzijdese Pakhuizen', are certainly among the most historical buildings in Jakarta that represent the VOC period in Indonesia. Together with the Castle (Benteng), which stood for the administration of the VOC, the warehouses were synonymous with trade, the core activity of the company. The historical importance of the compound and the buildings is evident. This book is a product of five authors it shows the varied history of the location and buildings 'from warehouse to museum. The publication is initiated by the Bahari maritime museum in Jakarta.