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Indonesia Opens Revitalised Keris Museum at Jakarta’s Taman Mini
Culture Minister Fadli Zon inaugurated the Indonesian Keris Museum on Friday at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in Jakarta.
The museum was formerly called the Museum of Heritage, and its new name puts the keris, a traditional Indonesian blade, at the centre of its identity.
Its 6,021 objects include keris, spears and swords, as well as some ceramics.
Keris traditions are found across Indonesia and in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines.
The keris is more than a weapon or heirloom: it reflects art, traditional knowledge, history, technology and community values.
UNESCO recognised the keris in 2005, and it was added to the organisation’s list of intangible cultural heritage in 2008.
The revitalisation also covers research, curation and digital access, with the aim of making the museum a stronger place for education and cultural activity.
Officials hope to develop its exhibits and education programmes, especially for younger visitors, through continued collaboration with communities and other partners.
Indonesia inaugurated the revitalised Museum Keris Indonesia at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in Jakarta on 16 October.
The museum was previously called Museum Pusaka, and its new name puts the keris at the centre of its identity and collections.
Culture Minister Fadli Zon said the revitalisation included improvements to management, research, curation, digitalisation and public access, as well as the building and facilities.
The museum holds 6,021 items, including keris, spears, swords and ceramics.
Keris was recognised by UNESCO in 2005 and added to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.
- Who
- Culture Minister Fadli Zon inaugurated the museum. The museum is managed under Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture.
- What
- The revitalised Museum Keris Indonesia was inaugurated under a new name, replacing Museum Pusaka.
- When
- 16 October 2026.
- Where
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- The revitalisation and name change aim to strengthen the museum’s focus on keris and support the preservation and public understanding of the cultural heritage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Keris received UNESCO recognition.
Keris was recorded on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
19 April was designated National Keris Day.
The revitalised Museum Keris Indonesia was inaugurated at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in Jakarta.
- New name
- Museum Keris Indonesia, formerly Museum Pusaka
- Opening date
- 16 October 2026
- Location
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta
- Collection size
- 6,021 items
- UNESCO recognition
- Keris recognised in 2005 and listed in 2008
What people are saying
We hope these museums can become centres of education, culture and information, as well as cultural enclaves or pockets of culture.
The name change from Museum Pusaka to Museum Keris Indonesia is part of sharpening its identity and management orientation.