Explore the history of communication at the Communication Museum in TMII. The museum’s building boasts a unique architecture resembling a five-pointed star symbolizing Pancasila and the five elements of communication: public information, press, radio, television, and film. Occupying an area of 10,850 m2 with a building size of 3,980 m2, this museum was born out of Mrs. Tien Soeharto’s idea and was inaugurated on April 20, 1993, by President Soeharto.

Upon arriving here, you will be greeted by the monument of “Api nan Tak Kunjung Padam” (The Flame that Never Dies), surrounded by five statues of information providers and a fountain symbolizing the reciprocal relationship between the government, society, and mass media. Its cylindrical peak symbolizes kentongan as a traditional communication tool, while its three floors represent the past, present, and future.

The exhibits at the Lighting Museum invite visitors to explore the history of communication from the era of the national movement to modern Indonesia. Outside the building, historic cars are neatly lined up, including the broadcast vehicles of Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) and Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI). Inside, on the first floor, there are over 100 communication devices once utilized by the people of Indonesia, ranging from gongs, newspapers, radios, televisions, cameras, and many more. Visitors can delve deeper into the history of communication at the library or watch documentary films in the mini theater space.

Let’s visit the Communication Museum!