Fadli Zon Considers Body Museum In East Java Park 1 Future Cultural Laboratory

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon. (Ist)

JAKARTA - Minister of Culture Fadli Zon called the Body Museum in East Java Park 1 a future cultural laboratory, not just a vacation spot.

While reviewing the museum in Batu City, East Java, Sunday, April 20, Fadli praised the educational and narrational approaches offered by the museum as a new form of cultural literacy in Indonesia.

"Usually we learn the human body from textbooks. But here, the storyline is made alive, interesting, even emotionally touching," said Fadli Zon.

The Body Museum or The Bagong Adventure Human Body Museum presents a complete replica of human organs from the brain to the digestive system with an interactive and visual approach. For Fadli, this museum is not only about medical education, but also touches on aspects of philosophy and cultural value in getting to know each other.

"This is an anatomical literacy movement of the nation. Good body understanding is the first step of loving ourselves and culture that gave birth to us," he said.

Fadli emphasized the power of storytelling as a museum advantage. Each part of the body is presented with contextual narratives that facilitate understanding, especially for the younger generation.

This museum is not just a place to view the collection, but a place to experience it. All elements, from design to the atmosphere of space, are designed to connect visitors to their own bodies," he said.

Data shows that the Body Museum attracts an average of 10,000 visitors per day. For Fadli, this figure proves the high public interest in quality educational tourism. He hopes that a similar concept will be applied in other museums throughout Indonesia.

The Louvre Museum in Paris can make people queue for two hours. Why can't we have the same pride? Museums must be a living space that forms insight," he added.

He also appreciated the Batu City Government for successfully unifying cultural, educational, and tourism elements in one family-friendly area. Facilities such as cafes, souvenir shops, and restaurants are considered to have helped strengthen museum attraction.

Fadli emphasized that the Ministry of Culture will continue to support innovations like this. The Body Museum in East Java Park 1 is expected to be a pioneer in the new museum ecosystem: progressive, adaptive, and fun places to learn the body as well as understand the identity of the nation.