THE MARITIME MUSEUM

The Maritime Museum is located on the northern tip of the capital Jakarta, precisely in the old Sunda Kelapa port area, which displays a wide range of the Dutch Company properties at the time in smaller models and scales. The museum attempts to provide a description to its visitors about the maritime tradition of the Indonesian ancestors and the significance of maritime to the Indonesian economic growth until now.

 

The museum also has a variety of model fishing ships from all over Indonesia, stone anchors from a few places in the country, modern steam engines, and the Pinisi sailboat from Bugis, South Sulawesi, which is now one of the last existing sailboats in the world.

The building was originally built by the Dutch to store spices. The construction of the building involved three phases was in 1718, the second 1773, and the third 1774. After the independence, the building became a telecommunication office. In 1972 it was considered as historic building with protection from the law of monuments. Then on July 7^th, 1977 it was inaugurated as a maritime museum. The current building that is now the Maritime Museum is the old site developed in stages from 1652 to 1774. At the time the Dutch VOC were using the building as spice warehouse.

To monitor its commercial activities both on the sea and land, the VOC built a tower on the Gulf of Jakarta coastline, not far from the current location of the Maritime Museum building, known for the port authority tower (Menara Syahbandar). Built in 1839, the tower monitored activities on the sea and the surrounding areas.

Two buildings overlooking the port authority tower were built to monitor the paperwork and administration of the commercial goods before the spices were sent over to Europe.

Much latter during to Japanese occupation in Indonesia the building was converted to a warehouse of military logistics. In 1976 the building began renovation and finally on July 7^th, 1977 was officially opened by the Governor of Jakarta Ali Sadikin as the Maritime Museum.

The museum collection comprises traditional sailboats from all over the country, for example the Pinisi sailboat from Budis, Makassar, the Kora-kora boat from Maluku, the Mayang boat from the North Beach of Java, the Lancang Kuning boat from Riau, and the Jukung boat from Kalimantan. Other collection includes, sea creatures, navigation equipment, sailing equipment, the Onrust island model, traditional fishing equipment, and sailing maps as well as photos of maritime activities since the colonial era.

     

MUSEUM BANDUNG GEOLOGICAL

Geologist Laboratory located in Rembrandt Straat (now Jalan Diponegoro) opened its use on 16 Science Pacific IV held in Bandung. Erupt World War second by the end of year 1941, causing entire /all important data and collection of other geology have to be carried over to more safe place, that is to a building in Street of Braga. At a period occupying of Japan, activity of Geologische Dients (Museum Geology) start to be recognized by society and name altered to become Kagyoo Zimusho, what later; then change again become Chisitsu Chosajo in the year 1943. After Indonesia proclaim its independence, Museum Geology managed by have Indonesia under head of Arie Frederick Lasut and of Sunu Sumosusastro.

In the middle of nun of research of geology, Dutch aggression in the year 1949 causing activity a little a few/little. After Department Geology formed in the year 1952, research of geology in Indonesia return to walk with interest planned. Renovate of Museum Geology, have been done in the year 1980 without changing its original looks architecture form of deco art, this matter because building of Museum Geology of is including into one of the cultural pledge building which taken care of by its continuity .

To anticipate growth of its function, passing to Directorate General Geology and Mineral Resources, Govermental of Indonesia conduct cooperation with Government of Japan in activity renovates Museum Geology. Pursuant to note agreement of cooperation signed by both side on 25 March 1999, Government of Japan lift a hand donation fund in is ready of equipments of physic related to education, research and documentation system, as for Government of Indonesia provide fund utilized to renovate building interior.

Reopening of Museum Geology conducted by President Republic Of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri on 22 August 2000, related with International Symposium of Museum Geology which is titled “To The Future: Museum Geology in Change of World” followed by expert of earth science and from museum of Japan, English, Dutch, Australian, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and is other. Museum Geology, as one of the technical Unit Executor (in) Body Research environment and Development of Energy and of Mineral Resources, Departmental of Energy and of Mineral Resources, in this time have immeasurable of collection of rock type, mineral, fosssi, and some artifact from entire continent region archipelago of Indonesia.

Looked into the aspect of collect, Museum Geology represent complete and biggest museum in South-East Asia. The Collection archives, kept, and documented with system of computerized; noted around 250,000 rock sample and mineral and also 60,000 fossils from various age and type. On the way its fuction, documentation, provide various information about earth science as well as object of tourism. With settlement of more physic of  modern technological touch, in this time Museum Geology felt more attractive and is communicative, so that earn more enthused and felt by its benefit either by public society and or (all) earth man of science.       

THE INSECT MUSEUM

The Museum of Insects was founded by the effort of PKBSI members and the Zoological Museum of Bogor to introduce the variety of insects and to stimulate interest and raise public awareness about its roles and potential. President Soeharto opened the museum on April 20^th,1993.
 

Insects are the Creatures with the largest kinds in the world, particularly in Indonesia. Many people believe that insects are dirty, disgusting, and destructive. This misconception is to be provent wrong in the museum.

The wide range of insects in Indonesia is the theme for the exhibition and display in the museum. There are at least 250,000 kinds of insects in Indonesia living inside and on the ground, inside and on plants, animals, and human. Certainly some of them cause demage to health and environment, but some are interesting to learn more about. Some are beautiful, some odd. Some are miniscule, and others enormous. All insects, including bugs and colorfull butterflies and other interesting species can be seen in the insects Museum TMII.

If insects exist in large number and play and important role in human life, it is only appropriate  if the museum illustrates one side of the insects world as the purpose to stimulate public appreciation and affecrion toward insects. Through understanding and knowledge about insects, the public will be more informed when it comes to deal with insects. The exhibits in the museum are useful as education for students to know more about insects, and for the public to promote awareness about insects in human life.

To provide further information about the insect world , the insect Museum also shows film about insects. People will be able to learn more and insects by watching the films and eventually raise our awareness about insects.

THE TRADITIONAL INHERITANCE MUSEUM

The religious and ancestor-oriented Indonesian people are inseparable from a wide range of articles of inheritance around them. Literally,the articles are material goods or ancestral objects passed on from generation to generation. Most ancestral articles demand a special treatment reflecting the cultural system of their people. The making and using of, and caring for the items require specific steps to follow. 

 

The wide variety of traditional article of inheritance and the philosophical meaning within the article are closely related to the belief system and lifestyle of a group of people. A traditional article of inheritance is often considered as a work of art of great value. Therefore, the Traditional Inheritance Museum in Taman Mini “Indonesia Indah” completes another side of the priceless culture of Indonesia.

The museum of 1,535 square meters out-lines a shape of pentagon cut sideways. The interior design is based on specific characteristics of material, regions and periods of making and use of the traditional articles. Today, apart from spears and swords, the museum’s display is dominated by keris, daggers with a wavy blade, of many different types, shapes, place of origin, and era. Undeniably, the daggers and other traditional weapons are common or are treated as traditional inheritance.

Keris is the traditional weapon found in nearly all regions in Indonesia. Besides being highly-valuable cultural artifacts, most keris have magic-religious values. The famed adornment of pattern that a keris has, or widely known as ‘tosan aji’ is believed to possess a specific magical substance.

The keris collection in the Traditional Inheritance Museum is put on display in several rooms. In the Nusantara Traditional Inheritance Room, a collection of traditional inheritance types from all over Indonesia is on display. Another room is the Keris Interior Room which is divided into the  Warangka Room, the Keris Tangguh room, the Keris Dapur room, and the Keris Pamor room.

In addition to display events and management of about 5,000 collection of traditional inheritance that will possibly get higher, the Traditional Inheritance museum holds other events, such as, keris maintenance events, called jamasan, expos, and workshops that the public can participate in.         

The Komodo Fauna Museum of Indonesia

For those who are prehistoric animal enthusiasts, the Komodo Museum is the place that one does not want to miss. In this museum, one can find out in detail the origins of this particular predator.

The Komodo Museum is located on the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah complex. Physically the museum building is the largest animal-looking building in Indonesia. It measures in at 72 meters long, 25 m wide, and 23 m high. The exhibition rooms that include hallways that comprise a ground floorof 800 square meters and the first floor of 400 square meters. In the backside there is a small room used as office and when required, a film showing theater for about 30 people.

The Komodo Fauna Museum

Indonesia Exhibition uncovers a wide range of classes and species of animals in Indonesia. The exhibition is organized in such a way that complies with the habitat distribution patterns and wildlife. In the museum, people can enjoy an exhibit of fauna groups, such as, mollusks or snails, crabs, reptiles and amphibians. On the other hand, there are topographic lines beginning from deep sea level to highest mountaintops.

Outside the building, people can further learn about the animal variety in the form of a park. The park specifically features the reptiles. People can learn about three major reptile families: lizard and snakes, turtles, and crocodiles. Most f the animal groups found here are Indonesian native animals. Some carrying their own uniqueness are those from outside Indonesia, such as : turtles, alligators from North America, and iguanas from South America.

Touch Park is a section especially provided for visitors to be able to learn reptiles more closely and comfortably. Apart from being able to see closely the variety of reptiles, visitors can also play with snakes and lizard. Children may run around freely chasing after the turtles.

In Touch Park the visitors may carry, together with at least 10 other people, a giant python measuring at 8 meters and weighing in at 100 kilograms. The snake is very tame, and is the longest tame snake in three Indonesian Provinces. Other interesting section in the Reptile Park is the four-meter king cobra. There is also the four-legged snake, that is feared by the local people in Papua. Here in Touch Park visitors can touch the snake.

The other section includes the variety of frogs or amphibians. There are many interesting frogs in Indonesia. Unfortunately, people give very little attention to frogs mostly because they are often considered as disgusting creatures.

From the west to the east from the coastlines to the mountains’ is the theme made as the basic philosophy of the Indonesian animal kingdom exhibit. From the west to the east suggest the map of the animal kingdom from Sumatra to west Papua, featuring the spread of the animals. From the coastlines to the mountain reflects the order of habitat where the animal species live, which is from the deep sea to the high mountains.

The exhibit also focuses on both invertebraes and mammals, which highlights groups and families of animals. With regards of mammals, the Indonesian Fauna Museum Komodo brings together the species. The endangered species, such as, tiger, elephant, and bear, are highlighted in the museum. The reptiles, such as, lizards, snakes, and turtles, are featured in a separate section.

For students. The animal exhibits are a learning facility to enhance knowledge about the animal kingdom of Indonesia. In addition to the exhibits and watching the films, the visitors can gain more knowledge about the animals in general, and those of Indonesia, in particular.    

THE WAYANG MUSEUM

The Wayang Museum building has gone through many changes. Influenced by the classic European or colonial architecture, the building was first built in 1640 as a church called de Oude Hollandse Kerk. In 1732 it was renovated and changed its name to de nieuw Hollandse Kerk. The church building was once destroyed completely because of an earthquake. But was then rebuilt by the Bataviasche Genootshap van Kunsten en Wetenscappen. The building was later turned over to Stichting Oud Batavia on December 22^nd , in 1939 and was made a museum called Oude Bataviasche Museum.

In 1957, the building was relinquished to the Association of Indonesia Culture, On September 17^th, 1962 the building was given to the State Department of Education and Culture, who subsequently turned in the building on June 23^rd, 1968 to the Government of the Indonesian Capital of Jakarta to be made as the Wayang Museum. The museum’s inaugural ceremony was held on August 13^th, 1975. Although the Wayang Museum inherited by the Dutch VOC is very old, its physical structure remains elegant and sturdy. The two-floored building standing on an area of 935,25 m2 on Jalan Pintu Besar Utara, West Jakarta, has never been renovated. Consequently, this historical building is entered on the list of 136 protected historic places, which implies the effort to preserve its originality with intensive maintenance.

The museum building will soon be expanded, but not by constructing a new compound in fact, there is no available space on the left and right side of the building because it is adjacent to other buildings. Today the construction is still at the preparation stage to demolish walls to make doorways. The new building plans to increase the activity in the Wayang Museum, which has been on rigorous promotion for more flow of visitors are people from a variety of countries, among whom are international students in Indonesia.

Many breakthrough plans had to be done to get the attention from museum visitors. In particular domestic and international tourist. From instance, the Wayang Revolution Exhibition, a wayang artworkpiece donated by the mayor of Rotterdam, was held in 2005. The cow hide wayang depicting figures of a variety of occupation, social class, gender and ethnicity was believed to be bought from Raden Mas Sajid, an artist from Solo, Central Java, in the 1960s. Furthermore, a shadow wayang show was held during the commemoration of the anniversary of Jakarta city using the Wayang Revolution material in the open area of the Historic Museum Plaza or the Fatahillah Park. The museum curators organized regular events to invite students to observe wayang making acivities. Moreover, they held workshops on museums in the Jakarta area schools, Wayang Golek Lenong shows, and other wayang shows.