Culture Minister Inaugurates Exhibition Space at Qur'an History Museum in North Sumatra

Culture Minister Fadli Zon inaugurated the Exhibition Space at the Qur’an History Museum in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, as part of the Ministry of Culture’s support to strengthen cultural infrastructure.

The minister said that as a country rich in megadiversity of cultural expressions, Indonesia has the potential to revitalise cultural narratives through activations in public spaces.

‘As a country with a variety of cultural expressions inherited from our cultural heritage that we call megadiversity, we hope there will be living literacy narratives among the community through museums and also various studios that energise the activation of public spaces and many other things,’ Fadli said in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday.

Fadli advised a modern and thematic design of the Qur’an History Museum to attract the younger generation who seek an interactive learning experience by leveraging technology, appropriate lighting, and a clear narrative.

Fadli also invited various parties to collaborate in energising a public space that highlights manuscripts marking the Islamic faith in Indonesia.

‘We hope that one day we will have a strong manuscript museum, the result of work together between central and regional governments, private sector, philanthropists, and also the community,’ he said.

He stressed that the Ministry of Culture remains committed to enhancing cultural facilities and infrastructure in various regions as part of efforts to present inclusive cultural spaces for the public and broaden access to the utilisation of cultural heritage.

Meanwhile, Sabrina, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Qur’an History Museum, said the Qur’an History Museum is one of the efforts to preserve Islam’s civilisation in North Sumatra.

She explained that the Qur’an History Museum plays an important role in documenting and preserving the wealth of Qur’anic manuscripts and the tradition of mushaf writing that developed in the history of Islam in Nusantara.

In addition to being an exhibition venue, the museum, located in Percut Sei Tuan district, Deli Serdang Regency, also serves as a site for academic research and cultural activists involving the wider community.

The inauguration of the new exhibition space also encourages other museums, whether government-run, philanthropic, or community-based, to energise and preserve Indonesia’s cultural heritage.