DEPOK - Indonesia does not have a special rule that regulates museums comprehensively. Minister of Culture Fadli Zon assessed that the vacancy could not be left too long, especially since Indonesia has a large wealth of artifacts spread across many areas.
This was conveyed by Fadli when attending a Public Discussion on the Permuseuman Bill at the Toety Herati Noerhadi Auditorium, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of Indonesia, Depok, Monday, March 9.
According to Menbud Fadli, museums must be treated more seriously. Not only as a place to store historical objects, but also as an information, education, and cultural space that reflects the nation's civilization.
"Indonesia needs to have clear regulations regarding museums. As a country with megadiversity, we have an extraordinary wealth of artifacts, and museums are basically a place to showcase our precious treasures," said Menbud Fadli.
He also emphasized the importance of improving museum management. Starting from the display system, strengthening the narrative of history and culture, to certification of expertise for museum actors. Museums, said the Minister, must also be encouraged to become part of strengthening the culture-based economy.
Director General of Cultural and Traditional Protection Restu Gunawan said that the draft study of the Museum Bill had been running since the beginning of 2026. The government is now opening space for input from various parties to develop the big direction of the development of Indonesian museums 20 to 30 years in the future, including digital museums.
"So the study of the draft Museum Bill has been carried out since the beginning of 2026. We invite various parties to provide comprehensive input to develop a major plan for the development of Indonesian museums in the next 20 to 30 years, including the development of digital museums," said Restu.
The Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of UI, Untung Yuwono, welcomed the discussion of the bill. According to him, museums are directly related to the way the nation takes care of its collective memory and cultural heritage.
Fadli hopes that the museum in the future will really become a showcase of Indonesian culture and civilization, as well as an information, education, and culture center that is relevant to the community.
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