Step into the history of Indonesia’s brave warriors at the Museum of Indonesian Soldiers in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), where the nation’s struggle against colonial powers is preserved as a living narrative. Designed as a magnificent five-sided fortress covering 4.5 hectares with a building area of 5,500.7 square meters, this museum invites visitors to explore the history of Indonesia’s military defense in its fight to uphold national dignity and sovereignty.

Every architectural element of the museum holds deep symbolic meaning, serving as a shield against various forms of threat. The fortress features five bastions or watchtowers, symbolizing constant vigilance against threats, disturbances, obstacles, and challenges to Indonesia’s independence.

In the front courtyard, an artificial lake with a small dock symbolizes the rich and vast nature of Indonesia’s archipelago. The museum also features two traditional ships, the Phinisi from South Sulawesi and a traditional Banten boat from West Java, representing the strength of Indonesia’s maritime fleets from both the western and eastern regions.