Mulawarman Museum Towards The Era Of Digitization, Increase Visitors' Experience With Modern Technology

JAKARTA - The Mulawarman Museum in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, is transforming towards an era of digitization to provide new experiences to visitors.

This move reflects the museum's commitment to providing more attractive, informative, and modern services by utilizing digital technology.

"We continue to develop various aspects, including digitization of collections, improving the quality of visitor services, and providing adequate facilities," said Head of the Mulawarman Museum UPTD Administration, Sugiyono Ideal, in Samarinda, as quoted by ANTARA.

One of the main innovations is the renewal of the exhibition system room which is now equipped with an interactive screen and virtual tour. This technology allows visitors to access collection information in depth, from history to the details of the significance of each object.

"Digitalization provides opportunities for visitors, especially the younger generation, to understand history in a more interesting and educational way," explained Sugiyono.

The museum also prioritizes improving the quality of visitor services by providing friendly and interactive guides, so that the visit experience becomes more comfortable and enjoyable.

"Our hope is to create a positive and deep impression for visitors, so they want to come back again," added Sugiyono.

To support comfort, Mulawarman Museum has provided facilities such as a comfortable rest room, culinary place, and souvenir shop. In addition, increased facilities and infrastructure continue to be carried out to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors.

This museum has about 5,570 collections, with a leading collection of objects from the Sultanate of Kutai Kartanegara, such as sultanates, oversized clothes, and historical jewelry. Other collections include Yupa inscriptions, Uncal necklaces, gold turtles, Vishnu necklaces, and various stone tools from prehistoric times.

Sugiyono revealed that innovations continue to be carried out, including by adding new exhibition rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the A building, which was inaugurated in July 2024 along with the exhibition of traditional Nusantara musical instruments.

"This transformation is our step to maintain the relevance of the museum as a center for historical education as well as an interesting cultural tourist destination," concluded Sugiyono.