MUSEUM PERKEBUNAN INDONESIA
Established in 2016 in Medan, Museum Perkebunan Indonesia is a specialized institution committed to preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Indonesia’s plantation sector. The museum plays a vital role in safeguarding the region’s legacy, including its significant “Dactyloscopy Archives”—a crucial record of plantation workers brought from Java during the colonial period.
Museum Perkebunan Indonesia is seeking to collaborate with expert in archives, library science, or history, with proven experience in managing digital and physical database systems, including relevant software
MUSEUM NYAH LASEM
Museum Nyah Lasem is a community-driven museum situated in Rembang that amplifies the role of women in preserving Lasem’s cultural heritage. Drawing from local residents’ archives and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, the museum seeks to illuminate the rich, layered intersections of ethnicity and belief that have long shaped this ancient port city.
Museum Nyah Lasem is looking to collaborate with archivist, anthropologist, and/or artist with demonstrated experience in community-based work
SELECTED MUSEUMS
We are excited to announce the three museums selected for MUSEUM FORWARD 2025.
These institutions encompassed the urgency of the collection preservation, demonstrated exceptional commitment to collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange, and proved healthy organizational dynamics and feasible budget planning.
GALERI LOKANANTA
Lokananta, born on October 29, 1956 in the heart of Surakarta, Central Java, is Indonesia’s state-owned vinyl pressing plant and national recording house—a guardian of the nation’s sonic heritage. After decades of transformation, it was lovingly revitalized in 2022. Within its grounds lies Galeri Lokananta, a public gallery first opened in 2023, where echoes of the past unfold. Here, visitors are invited to journey through the rich tapestry of Lokananta’s history and immerse themselves in Indonesia’s timeless sound archives.
Galeri Lokananta is seeking experienced audio engineers and archivists with specialized expertise in preserving, presenting, and managing multi-format audio archives