Department of Museums Malaysia

The Department of Museums Malaysia is dedicated to preserve Malaysia's historical and cultural heritage. The collection consists of ethnological, archaeological and natural history material which make available to the visitor all aspects of culture, history, flora and fauna of the country.

Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum

The Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum is a national-ranked cultural heritage managed by the Ministry of Education and Culture. It was built in the 1920s by a Netherlands architect, J.F.L. Blankenberg, in a European architectural style. During the Japanese occupation, this building served as the house of Admiral Tadashi Maeda, a high ranked officer in the Japanese Navy, who lent it as a place for the formulation of the Indonesian independence proclamation text on 16 ? 17 August 1945 by the Nation’s Founding Fathers; Soekarno, Mohammad Hatta, and Achmad Soebardjo. As a witness to one of the most important episodes in Indonesia’s journey towards independence, this museum has its own dedicated exhibition rooms to display the situation when the historical event of formulation the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence Text happened. Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi merupakan bangunan bersejarah Cagar Budaya Peringkat Nasional yang berada dibawah pengelolaan Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. Gedung ini didirikan sekitar tahun 1920-an oleh arsitek Belanda J.F.L Blankenberg dengan gaya arsitektur Eropa, dengan luas tanah 3.914 m? dan luas bangunannya 1.138 m?. Pada masa Pendudukan Jepang, gedung ini menjadi tempat kediaman Laksamana Tadashi Maeda, perwira Angkatan Laut Jepang. Gedung ini menjadi sangat penting bagi Indonesia karena pada 16 ? 17 Agustus 1945 terjadi peristiwa bersejarah yaitu perumusan naskah proklamasi. Terdapat empat ruang bersejarah yang menggambarkan suasana ketika Soekarno, Mohammad Hatta dan Achmad Soebardjo menyusun naskah proklamasi dan disaksikan sekitar 40 orang.

Jakarta History Museum

Jakarta History Museum is best described as the most favorite and most visited museum in Jakarta. It is located in the Old Town area (known as Kota Tua), West Jakarta. Having a neoclassical architectural style, this museum looks incredibly magnificent from the outside as well as the inside. As one of the hidden gems in Jakarta, this museum serves lots of history, was officially opened as Jakarta History Museum on March 30th, 1974 by Ali Sadikin, Jakarta History Museum became one of the oldest museums in Jakarta. The building itself was built as a City Hall on January 25th, 1707 under the reign of Joan van Hoorn, the 17th East Indie Governor-General, and finished three years later on July 10th, 1710 under the reign of Abraham van Riebeeck. He assumed the post of governor-general until his death on November 17th, 1713. Abraham van Riebeeck was the governor-general who inaugurated the Stadhuis or City Hall in 1712. Along with the long period of time, the Jakarta History Museum is always striving to become a representative museum for a city’s history and educate future generations in such an informative way. The collection tells the cultural history of Jakarta from the prehistoric village, ancient Hindu-Buddhist and Islamic Kingdom port, VOC’s headquarter, until the Capital of Republic of Indonesia. Museum Sejarah Jakarta digambarkan sebagai museum paling favorit dan paling banyak dikunjungi di Jakarta. Terletak di kawasan Kota Tua (dikenal sebagai Kota Tua), Jakarta Barat. Bergaya arsitektur neoklasik, museum ini terlihat luar biasa megah dari bagian luar maupun dalam. Sebagai salah satu permata tersembunyi di Jakarta, museum ini menyimpan banyak sejarah, diresmikan sebagai Museum Sejarah Jakarta pada tanggal 30 Maret 1974 oleh Ali Sadikin, Museum Sejarah Jakarta menjadi salah satu museum tertua di Jakarta. Bangunan Museum Sejarah Jakarta dibangun sebagai Balai Kota pada tanggal 25 Januari 1707 di bawah pemerintahan Joan van Hoorn, Gubernur Jenderal Hindia ke-17, dan selesai 3 tahun kemudian pada tanggal 10 Juli 1710 di bawah pemerintahan Abraham van Riebeeck. Ia menjabat sebagai gubernur jenderal sampai kematiannya pada 17 November 1713. Abraham van Riebeeck adalah gubernur jenderal yang meresmikan Stadhuis atau Balai Kota pada tahun 1712. Seiring dengan perjalanan waktu yang cukup lama, Museum Sejarah Jakarta selalu berupaya untuk menjadi museum yang representatif bagi sejarah kota dan mencerdaskan generasi penerus dengan cara yang informatif. Koleksinya menceritakan sejarah budaya Jakarta mulai dari desa prasejarah, pelabuhan Hindu-Buddha kuno dan Kerajaan Islam, markas VOC, hingga Ibukota Republik Indonesia.

Kebangkitan Nasional Museum

Kebangkitan Nasional Museum is a historical building with a national-rank cultural heritage status where once stood the medical school for the native students named School tot Opleiding van Inlandsche Artsen (STOVIA). This museum presents collections and historical narratives related to STOVIA, Indonesia’s National Awakening, and the Indonesian national movement. It was the students of STOVIA, led by Soetomo, who established Boedi Oetomo, the first modern organization formed by native people of Indonesia on 20 Mei 1908. The event is commemorated as Indonesia’s National Awakening Day (Hari Kebangkitan Nasional). Museum Kebangkitan Nasional menempati yang dahulu dipergunakan sebagai sekolah kedokteran bumiputra (STOVIA). Di gedung tersebut pada tanggal 20 Mei 1908, beberapa siswa STOVIA dipimpin oleh Soetomo mendirikan Boedi Oetomo, organisasi modern pertama yang dibuat oleh kaum bumiputra. Peristiwa tersebut hingga saat ini diperingati sebagai Hari Kebangkitan Nasional. Museum ini menyajikan koleksi dan narasi sejarah yang berkaitan dengan STOVIA, Kebangkitan Nasional, maupun pergerakan nasional Indonesia. Koleksi andalan di antaranya berupa alat kedokteran awal abad 20, lukisan dr. Wahidin Soedirohoesodo karya pelukis kenamaan Basoeki Abdullah, serta komplek bangunan museum sendiri yang telah ditetapkan sebagai Bangunan Cagar Budaya peringkat nasional.

Maritime Museum

Managed by the Museum Management Unit of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Culture Office, Maritime Museum is a heritage building that was once a warehouse used by the VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie; the Dutch East India Company) to store spices. It is located at Penjaringan, North Jakarta, on the west side (westzijdsche pakhuizen) of the Ciliwung River, adjacent to the historical port of Sunda Kelapa. Maritime Museum displays various collections related to the Indonesian archipelago maritime and seafaring, such as traditional boats - both in original and replica, traditional fishing gear, traditional boat building technology, navigation tools, artifacts found from archaeological excavations, and others. Museum Bahari dikelola oleh institusi Unit Pengelola Museum Kebaharian Jakarta, di bawah naungan Dinas Kebudayaan Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Lokasi Museum Bahari terletak di Jalan Pasar Ikan No.1, Penjaringan, Jakarta Utara. Bangunan Museum Bahari dahulu berfungsi sebagai gudang rempah-rempah VOC (Vereenigde Oost - Indische Compagnie; Perusahaan Hindia Timur Belanda) yang terletak di sisi barat (westzijdsche pakhuizen) sungai Ciliwung, berdekatan pula dengan Pelabuhan bersejarah Sunda Kelapa. Museum Bahari menampilkan berbagai koleksi yang berkaitan dengan kebaharian nusantara seperti perahu-perahu tradisional baik asli maupun replika, alat tangkap ikan tradisional, teknologi pembuat perahu tradisional, alat navigasi artefak-artefak temuan dari ekskavasi arkeologi, dan lainnya.

Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramic

Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics is a museum under the management of the Art Museum Management Unit of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Culture Office, which is located on Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 Tamansari West Jakarta. This museum occupies a cultural heritage building which was originally used as the office of the Justice Council at Batavia Fort. The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics was inaugurated by the Governor of Jakarta at that time, Ali Sadikin on June 10, 1977. It is a home to 13,470 collections consisting of a collection of paintings, sculptures, sketches, Indonesian ceramics and foreign ceramics. One of the masterpiece collections is a painting of the Regent of Cianjur which was made by Raden Saleh in 1852. Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik merupakan museum di bawah Unit Pengelola Museum Seni Dinas Kebudayaan Provinsi DKI Jakarta yang terletak di Jl. Pos Kota No. 2 Tamansari Jakarta Barat. Museum ini menempati bagunan cagar budaya yang awalnya digunakan sebagai kantor Dewan Kehakiman pada Benteng Batavia. Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik diresmikan oleh Gubernur Ali Sadikin pada tanggal 10 Juni 1977. Museum Seni Rupa dan Keramik memiliki 13.470 koleksi yang terdiri dari koleksi lukisan, patung, sketsa, keramik nusantara dan keramik asing. Salah satu koleksi masterpiece adalah lukisan Bupati Cianjur yang dibuat oleh Raden Saleh pada tahun 1852.

National Art Gallery Malaysia

National Art Gallery Collection

The National Art Gallery houses various collections of visual arts that range from local traditional & folk art to modern and contemporary art of various forms which dominantly caters to art by Malaysian artists & artisans in relative to the preservation and conservation of Malaysian art. The national collection consists of a collection category of paintings, mixed media, sculpture, art objects, artwork on paper, printmaking, new media art and electronic, alongside installation art.

National Department for Culture and Arts

This ancient theatre form created by Malaysia’s Malay communities combines acting, vocal and instrumental music, gestures and elaborate costumes. Specific to the villages of Kelantan in northwest Malaysia, where the tradition originated, Makyung is performed mainly as entertainment or for ritual purposes related to healing practices. Experts believe that Makyung appeared well before the Islamization of the country. It was performed as a royal theatre under the direct patronage of the Kelantan Sultanate until the 1920s. Hence, the tradition was perpetuated in a rural context without forsaking the numerous refinements acquired at court, such as sophisticated costume design. A typical Makyung performance opens with an offering followed by dances, acting and music as well as improvised monologues and dialogues. A single story can be presented over several consecutive nights in a series of three-hour performances. In the traditional village setting, the performances are held on a temporary open stage built of wood and palm leaves. The audience sits on three sides of the stage, the fourth side being reserved for the orchestra consisting of a three-stringed spiked fiddle (rebab), a pair of doubleheaded barrel drums (gendang) and hanging knobbed gongs (tetawak). Most roles are performed by women, and the stories are based on ancient Malay folk tales peopled with royal characters, divinities and clowns. Makyung is also associated with rituals in which shamans attempt to heal through song, trance-dance and spirit possession. Makyung, which requires long years of training, has been preserved until the present largely through oral transmission. In today’s society, few young people are willing to commit to such rigorous apprenticeships. As a result, this important tradition is undergoing steady decline, as attested by reduced dramatic and musical repertories and a shortage of seasoned performers. (Resource from : ICH UNESCO) For more information on Arts & Culture, Malaysia please visit our web site : https://pemetaanbudaya.my/culture/dis/147 and http://www.jkkn.gov.my/en

National Gallery of Indonesia

The National Gallery of Indonesia was officiated on 8 May 1999 as a place to carry out studies, collection, registration, maintenance, security, exhibitions, partnerships, education, documentation and publication of fine art works in the form of paintings, sketches, graphics, sculptures, ceramics, graphic design, illustrations, photography, crafts, installation art, and other alternative media that can be categorized as modern and contemporary art. Located at Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur in Central Jakarta, it has the characteristics of a Dutch colonial building. The National Gallery of Indonesia is managed under the authority of the Directorate General of Culture, Ministry of Education and Culture. Galeri Nasional Indonesia merupakan unit pelaksana teknis yang berada di bawah Direktorat Jenderal Kebudayaan, Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. Galeri Nasional Indonesia diresmikan pada 8 Mei 1999. Galeri Nasional Indonesia terletak di Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14 Jakarta Pusat dengan ciri khas bangunan arsitektur kolonial Belanda Tugas dan fungsi Galeri Nasional Indonesia yaitu melaksanakan pengkajian, pengumpulan, registrasi, perawatan, pengamanan, pameran, kemitraan, edukasi, pendokumentasian dan publikasi karya seni rupa berupa lukisan, sketsa, grafis, patung, keramik, desain grafis, ilustrasi, fotografi, seni kriya, seni instalasi, dan media alternatif lainnya yang dapat dikategorikan sebagai seni rupa modern dan kontemporer.

National Library of Thailand

Manuscript and Inscription Group, the National Library of Thailand is collected, stored, organized and preserved the valuable of national heritage as Thai traditional books, ancient manuscripts, palm leaves and inscription over 200,000 items.

National Library of The Republic of Indonesia

Panji Jayakusuma script is written on top of a 21.5x27.5 cm size European-paper, composing 734-pages with 6-7 lines of Javanese script and language in each page. It tells about the adventure of Raden Panji—crown prince of Jenggala Kingdom who disguised as a wanderer named Jayakusuma, for his lost lover. He serves Raja Batukawarna as tumenggung/district head. He succeeded in conquering Bali and saving Kediri from the attack of Raden Tambini from Sabrang. During the time of conquering Bali, Raden Panji finally reunited with his lover, Candrakirana. In 2017, Panji Jayakusuma script was designated as a UNESCO documentary cultural heritage.

National Museum of Cambodia

The National Museum of Cambodia is the largest national museum in the country – located in Phnom Penh, it has been open since 1920. The Museum houses the most important and largest collection of Khmer art in the world. This institution plays an active role in collecting, displaying, and preserving Khmer art collections which, were collected from provinces and cities across the country – in addition to works repatriated from countries around the world. The main collections of this museum are stone objects, metal and ceramics, followed by wooden objects and textiles. Most of the collections are related to the two main religions that, were practiced and still continue in Cambodian society – Hinduism and Buddhism.

National Museum of Indonesia

Tugu Inscription was found in Tugu-Village, Koja Sub-district, North-Jakarta. It is carved on andesite-stone with writings of Pallava script and Sanskrit language. The form of Pallava letters used indicates that it dates from the middle of 5th Century. It is the longest inscription issued by Pūrṇṇawarman, and it describes the event of Candrabaga River excavation by Rajadirajaguru, and Gomati River by Pūrṇṇawarman in the 22nd year of his reign. It has a national value for being an early-milestone in the history of Sanskrit-language and Pallava-script usage (originated from India) in Java, which also shows the archipelago royal institutions system advancement.

Sumpah Pemuda Museum

Sumpah Pemuda Museum, formerly known as Gedung Kramat 106, was one of the places for the Kerapatan Pemoeda-Pemoedi or the Second Indonesian Youth Congress on October 27-28, 1928. This congress was initiated by the Indonesian Student Association and was attended by youth organizations, such as Jong Java (Javanese Youth), Jong Soematranen Bond (Sumatran United Youth), Jong Bataks Bond (Batak United Youth), Pemoeda Indonesia (Indonesian Youth), Jong Islamieten Bond (Islamic United Youth), Jong Celebes (Celebes/Sulawesi Youth), Sekar Roekoen (Sundanese Youth), Jong Ambon (Ambonese Youth), Pemoeda Kaoem Betawi (Betawinese Youth), and others. The result of this congress was called Sumpah Pemuda (The Youth Pledge), and was declared on 28 October 1928. Sumpah Pemuda has been one of the early ideas that inspired unity of the nation and ultimately towards Indonesia’s independence. Museum Sumpah Pemuda dahulu sering disebut Gedung Kramat 106 merupakan salah satu tempat terselenggaranya Kerapatan Pemoeda-Pemoedi atau Kongres Pemuda II pada 27-28 Oktober 1928 yang menghasilkan ikrar Sumpah Pemuda, yaitu: Pertama, Kami Putra-Putri Indonesia, mengaku bertumpah darah yang satu, tanah Indonesia Kedua, Kami Putra-Putri Indonesia, mengaku berbangsa yang satu, bangsa Indonesia. Ketiga, Kami Putra-Putri Indonesia, menjunjung bahasa persatuan, bahasa Indonesia. Kongres ini digagas oleh Persatuan Pelajar-Pelajar Indonesia dan dihadiri oleh organisasi pemuda, seperti Jong Java, Jong Soematranen Bond, Jong Bataks Bond, Pemoeda Indonesia, Jong Islamieten Bond, Jong Celebes, Sekar Roekoen, Jong Ambon, dan Pemoeda Kaoem Betawi, dan lain-lain.

Textile Museum

The Textile Museum is a museum under the management of the Art Museum Management Unit, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Culture Office which was inaugurated on 28 June 1976 as an effort to preserve traditional textiles and to increase public appreciation of Indonesian traditions and cultural heritage. The Textile Museum is located on Jl. KS Tubun No. 2-4, West Jakarta, adjacent to Tanah Abang Market, the largest wholesale center in Southeast Asia. The Textile Museum has various collections of traditional textiles from all over Indonesia and several countries such as woven fabric, batik, embroidery, clothing, and traditional textile making tools. Umbul-umbul (flag) of Cirebon Sultanate made in 1797 is one of the collections of the Textile Museum's masterpieces. Museum Tekstil merupakan museum di bawah Unit Pengelola Museum Seni, Dinas Kebudayaan Provinsi DKI Jakarta yang diresmikan pada 28 Juni 1976 sebagai upaya pelestarian tekstil tradisional serta untuk meningkatkan apresiasi masyarakat terhadap tradisi dan warisan budaya Indonesia. Museum Tekstil terletak di Jl. KS Tubun No. 2-4 Jakarta Barat, bersebelahan dengan Pasar Tanah Abang, pusat grosir terbesar se-Asia Tenggara. Museum Tekstil memiliki beragam koleksi tekstil tradisional dari seluruh Indonesia dan beberapa negara sahabat seperti tenun, batik, sulaman, busana, serta alat pembuatan tekstil tradisional. Umbul-umbul (bendera) Kesultanan Cirebon yang dibuat pada tahun 1797 merupakan salah satu koleksi masterpiece Museum Tekstil.

The National Archives of Thailand

The collection of Thailand Glass plate Negatives

The National Archives of Thailand has collected, maintained, and conserved various textual and audio-visual archives. The glass plate negatives are originally printed Collections from Reign of King Rama V to King Rama VII. It is the first photographic technique by using glass plate negatives and was popular during 1855-1935. These collections are including the photographs of the Thai king and the royal family, It also presents historical evidence featuring social, cultural, political, and foreign relations activities of Siam to the world. Moreover, it also represents the culture of ASEAN countries.

Wayang Museum

The Wayang Museum is a museum managed under the Art Museum Management Unit, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Culture Office which was inaugurated by Governor Ali Sadikin on August 13th, 1975. This building was built as the de oude Hollandsche Kerk (Old Dutch Church) in 1640 and was used as a church until 1808. The old church was abandoned and used for various purposes until Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen (Royal Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences) bought it in 1937 and used it as a museum. Now the Wayang Museum has collected 6.898 collections of shadow puppet from various regions of Indonesia and abroad, including Wayang Kulit, Wayang Golek, Wayang Beber, Wayang Klitik, Wayang Revolusi, Wayang Suket, paintings, masks, dolls, wooden statues, and gamelan ensemble. Museum Wayang merupakan Museum di bawah Unit Pengelola Museum Seni, Dinas Kebudayaan Provinsi DKI Jakarta yang diresmikan oleh Gubernur Ali Sadikin pada tanggal 13 Agustus 1975. Bangunan ini dibangun dengan nama de oude Hollandsche Kerk (Gereja Belanda Tua) pada tahun 1640 dan digunakan sebagai gereja sampai tahun 1808. Gereja tua itu ditinggalkan dan digunakan untuk berbagai keperluan hingga Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen (Perkumpulan Seni dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Royal Batavia) membelinya pada tahun 1937 dan menggunakannya sebagai museum. Sampai sekarang Museum Wayang telah mengoleksi sebanyak 6898 koleksi wayang dari berbagai daerah Indonesia dan luar negeri, antara lain, Wayang Kulit, Wayang Golek, Wayang Beber, Wayang Klitik, Wayang Revolusi, Wayang Suket, Lukisan, Topeng, Boneka, Patung Kayu dan Gamelan.

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