6. National Museum Prepares a Big Leap in Collection Care

JAKARTA - The increase in the price of admission tickets to the Indonesian National Museum starting in early 2026 has sparked public attention. The tariff for adult visitors, which was previously Rp25,000, will become Rp50,000, a policy that is considered as part of the management's efforts to maintain the sustainability of museum management.

Head of Museum and Cultural Heritage, Indira Estiyanti Nurjadin, explained that the adjustment of the tariff was carried out to support the improvement of the maintenance and maintenance of the collection of the Indonesian National Museum located in Central Jakarta.

Starting January 1, 2026, this tariff change will be officially implemented and become part of the Ministry of Culture's policy for all museums and cultural sites under its management.

When confirmed in Jakarta on Monday, January 5, Indira said that the increase in ticket prices was a necessary step for the museum to maintain collections in accordance with applicable standards.

"The tariff adjustment is carried out so that the National Museum of Indonesia and its collections can continue to be maintained according to international maintenance standards and remain a comfortable and meaningful space for the community," he said.

He added that the Indonesian National Museum has a great responsibility in caring for the nation's heritage which includes archaeology, history, ethnography, and numismatics.

In carrying out this task, museum managers do not only rely on government budgets, but also on philanthropic support and income from ticket sales to visitors.

Even though the general tariff has increased, special pricing policies remain in force for certain groups, including disabled people, visitors over 60 years of age, and holders of the Indonesian Smart Card (KIP) and KIP Kuliah.

The funds obtained from the entrance ticket will be allocated to support the maintenance of the collection and the improvement of the quality of service for museum visitors.

The need for increased maintenance is also increasingly urgent after the Indonesian National Museum received the repatriation of Eugene Dubois' fossil collection from the Netherlands. The collection strengthens the museum's role as a center of reference for knowledge, research, and education.

As a follow-up, the manager plans to hold a special exhibition in the first semester of 2026 to introduce the fossils to the public.

The exhibition will be packaged in an immersive manner by utilizing technology, so that visitors can obtain a more interactive educational experience.

In the long term, the Indonesian National Museum will also continue to renovate six exhibition rooms that were affected by the fire in 2023. This repair process is planned with the support of the government, the private sector, and public participation.

In addition to the functions of education and collection preservation, the Indonesian National Museum also provides various supporting facilities for visitors, such as a garden, mosque, canteen, and hall for public activities.