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Indonesia plans to revitalize more than 200 cultural sites in 2026
Indonesia plans to revitalize and reorganize more than 200 museums, heritage sites, palaces, forts and other cultural assets during 2026.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya announced the plan after President Prabowo Subianto met Culture Minister Fadli Zon in Jakarta.
The work is intended to go beyond repairing buildings: it will also improve historical storytelling, exhibits and visitor information.
The government plans to expand digital and interactive experiences, strengthen museum staff, and develop cultural, historical and religious tourism.
On Indonesia’s Museum Day, October 12, Prabowo also visited the National Museum in Jakarta and met students taking part in an educational program.
The government says the changes should make museums more engaging and accessible, especially for young people, while helping preserve knowledge of the country’s history and culture.
Indonesia plans to accelerate the revitalization and improvement of more than 200 cultural sites in 2026.
The sites include museums, cultural heritage locations, palaces, forts and other cultural assets.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya announced the plan after President Prabowo Subianto met Culture Minister Fadli Zon in Jakarta.
The work is expected to improve museum displays and historical narratives, while expanding the use of digital technology and interactive experiences.
The government also plans to strengthen museum staff capacity and develop cultural, historical and religious tourism.
- Who
- The Indonesian government, led by President Prabowo Subianto.
- What
- It plans to revitalize and improve more than 200 museums and other cultural sites.
- When
- During 2026.
- Where
- Across Indonesia.
- Why
- To preserve cultural heritage, improve public access and learning, and support cultural tourism and economic activity.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Indonesia began marking National Museum Day on October 12.
Prabowo met Fadli Zon in Jakarta to discuss the progress of museum and cultural-site revitalization.
The government plans to revitalize and improve more than 200 cultural sites across Indonesia.
- Target
- More than 200 sites
- Plan year
- 2026
- Announcing official
- Teddy Indra Wijaya, Cabinet Secretary
- Meeting location
- Presidential Palace, Jakarta
- National Museum Day
- October 12
What people are saying
Percepatan revitalisasi dan penataan lebih dari 200 titik museum, cagar budaya, keraton, istana, benteng dan aset budaya lainnya di Indonesia sepanjang tahun 2026
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