Culture Minister Inaugurates Revitalisation of Cipari Museum Exhibition Space in West Java
Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon inaugurated the renewal of the Cipari Museum’s exhibition layout in Kuningan, West Java. This initiative represents the government’s step towards driving a major transformation in museology across Indonesia.
On this occasion, Fadli Zon emphasised that attention to museums in Indonesia is no longer merely an option, but an urgent necessity. He stressed efforts to turn museums into living spaces that also serve as centres for dialogue, learning, and imagination for the nation’s future.
“This paradigm shift is the primary focus of the Ministry of Culture to change the perception of museums from mere storage places to centres of experience. Through this vision, visitors are expected not only to come to see collections, but also to feel, understand, and emotionally connect with the roots of their history,” said Fadli Zon in a written statement on Sunday (5/4/2026).
“Digital technology is now viewed as a strategic bridge to bring narratives of the past directly into the hands of the younger generation, making them more relevant and contextual,” he added.
The Cipari Museum, located in Cipari, Cigugur Subdistrict, Kuningan Regency, holds a crucial position in the national historical landscape because it preserves prehistoric traces that provide a long perspective on the nation’s identity. He explained that the existence of this museum proves that Indonesia did not emerge overnight, but was shaped by thousands of years of human experience continuously adapting to nature and changes in time.
He stated that with the revitalisation of the exhibition layout at the Cipari Museum, it is hoped to serve as an example for the other 454 museums in Indonesia, whether managed by the central government, local governments, or individuals, in packaging history in a more compelling way.
“Of course, in the future, we also hope for more excavations, new findings, collaborations with researchers and archaeologists. This will further open up space about our civilisation’s journey in the past. This museum is also one that has been revitalised by the Cultural Heritage Preservation Agency,” he clarified.
He mentioned that the Ministry of Culture is taking strategic steps in strengthening regulations, investing in modern infrastructure, and digitising collections for global access. Furthermore, the Ministry of Culture is striving to build a museum ecosystem closely connected with schools, communities, and the creative industry.
“By strengthening the role of curators and educators as relevant storytellers, museums will function as the forefront in nurturing cultural advancement objects and become a showcase for Indonesia, known as a cultural superpower,” he revealed.
He explained that through the museum revitalisation programme, the Ministry of Culture aims to make the Cipari Museum not only a place for storing artefacts, but also one that preserves the great spirit for Indonesia’s future culture.
“With proper management and openness to innovation, local museums can transform into proud cultural destinations for the wider community,” he concluded.