Embark on a journey through the historical struggles of the Indonesian warriors at the Soldiers Museum in TMII, where their fight against colonial forces is etched into the narrative of life. Forming a majestic pentagon fortress atop a 4.5-hectare land with a building area of 5,500.7 m2, the museum invites visitors to explore the history of Indonesia’s defense in upholding the nation’s dignity.

Each element of the museum holds profound meanings, acting as a shield capable of repelling various forms of threats. The fortress features five bastions or watchtowers, symbolizing the importance of vigilance against every threat, disturbance, obstacle, and challenge testing Indonesia’s sovereignty.

In the front courtyard, lies a man-made lake with a mini pier, symbolizing the richness of Indonesia that is home to thousands of islands and vast seas. The maritime glory of Indonesia as an archipelagic nation is also represented by two traditional ships, Phinisi (Bugis) and Banten (West Java), symbolically reflecting the strength of Indonesia’s maritime fleet in the Western and Eastern regions.