New Era of Preserving Cultural Heritage Together with Indonesian Heritage Agency (IHA)

Dream - Indonesian Heritage Agency (IHA) is a public service agency that operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek). IHA is responsible for managing 18 museums and 34 national cultural heritages, as well as ensuring the preservation and optimal utilization of Indonesia's cultural heritage. IHA has a vision to make museums and cultural heritages as open collaborative spaces that enrich historical and cultural knowledge.

Acting Chief of IHA, Ahmad Mahendra explained that there are two efforts to realize IHA's commitment in preserving and conserving the cultural and historical heritage of Indonesia.

"Optimizing service standards and management as well as consistent efforts to revitalize all museums and cultural heritage under the auspices of IHA are the key to improving visitor experience, while also getting closer to the public."
Ahmad Mahendra's words at the IHA Press Conference Launch, Thursday, 16 May 2024.

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Ahmad Mahendra explained, the revitalization of museums and cultural heritage managed by IHA emphasizes the concept of reimagination. This concept includes three main aspects that support each other. Each aspect has its own specially designed program strategies to achieve revitalization goals.

First, reprogramming focuses on curatorial updates and museum collections. Second, redesigning aims to renovate buildings and spaces to make them safer and more comfortable for visitors. Third, reinvigorating emphasizes institutional strengthening, increased professionalism, and staff competence.

"“Museums are no longer just exhibition spaces and storage places for collections, but also become living museums. Until now, activities in museums seem to be the same. However, each museum and its collections have different narratives. This is the narrative that we are trying to restore,” "
Clear Ahmad.

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Transformation of museums and cultural heritage sites is expected to enhance their relevance to the needs of society. This is important because the interaction between the community and museum collections and cultural heritage sites can vary.

Ahmad exemplifies that museum collections or cultural heritage objects may have special connections with specific community groups. In their tradition, these objects may be responded to in different ways than the general public. According to him, museums and cultural heritage should be relevant to the current generation. Therefore, some services will prioritize digitalization. Besides being more engaging, it also facilitates visitors in understanding the historical and cultural narratives.

He emphasized, museums are no longer storage places for goods. However, it is expected to become a communal open space and it is time for museums to shine again. "Museums are not just storage places for goods anymore. The hope is for it to become a communal open space. So it's time for museums to shine again. Emphasis on the same service standard," he said. Report: Khaira Amaliya

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