MH Thamrin Museum to be Revitalised as Educational Centre
The Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI Jakarta) plans to renovate and revitalise the Mohammad Husni (MH) Thamrin Museum on Jalan Kenari, Senen, Central Jakarta, as a new icon of the capital and a centre for historical education.
“I want to convey that the DKI Jakarta Government has decided to renovate and revitalise the MH Thamrin Museum on Jalan Kenari to become a new icon of Jakarta,” said DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo during the 2026 Betawi Lebaran celebration at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
He mentioned that the budget for the museum renovation has been prepared and the work process will begin soon.
The revitalisation is expected to increase the museum’s appeal, not only to Jakarta residents but also to students from various regions on educational visits to the capital.
“The budget is already available, we will start soon, and it will become a new icon for Jakarta,” Pramono stated.
He also said that Pemprov DKI has instructed the Education Office to include visits to the MH Thamrin Museum in the study tour agenda for students, from primary to high school levels.
Thus, the museum is expected to become a mandatory destination that introduces the history and important Betawi figures to the younger generation.
Moreover, the museum revitalisation is not just a physical renewal of the building but also part of efforts to preserve history and honour the figure of MH Thamrin.
Pramono emphasised that Thamrin was one of the native Betawi intellectuals who made significant contributions to development, culture, and the progress of Jakarta.
“This is our effort to honour and elevate the figure of MH Thamrin who has made great contributions to the civilisation, development, and culture of Betawi and Jakarta,” Pramono explained.
The MH Thamrin Museum has long been known as one of the historical sites that preserves the legacy of the Betawi figure’s struggles.
However, the current facilities are considered in need of improvement to be more representative as a modern educational facility.
With the planned renovation, Pemprov DKI hopes the museum will later appear more interactive, informative, and attractive, thereby strengthening Jakarta’s identity as a city that not only develops modernly but also values its history and local culture.
This step is also part of Pemprov DKI Jakarta’s commitment to developing the culture and history-based education sector, as well as introducing local figures who have contributed to the nation’s next generation.
Previously, Pemprov DKI decided to revitalise the Mohammad Husni Thamrin Museum located on Jalan Kenari, Senen Subdistrict, Central Jakarta, with a budget of Rp15 billion.