KBRN, Jakarta: The K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari Indonesian Islamic Museum (MNHA) in Jombang Regency, East Java, has reopened for visitors following its revitalization. This reopening began with a trial visitor service, which ran from January 13-31, 2026.

The museum is located in the area of the tomb of the 4th President of the Republic of Indonesia, K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur). K.H. Muhammad Hasyim Asy'ari was a cleric and national hero who founded the Islamic mass organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). He was also the grandfather of Gus Dur.

MNHA's revitalization, overseen by the Indonesia's Museums and Cultural Heritage division at Ministry of Culture, aims to protect and develop the museum as a space for preserving cultural heritage and as an educational center for Indonesian Islamic history.

This revitalization has given MNHA a new, fresher, more informative, and contextual image. The exhibition spaces, visitor flow, and narrative presentation are now more systematic and communicative.

These changes will allow the public to better appreciate MINHA's role as a center for teaching Islamic values and tolerance for cultural diversity and the exemplary role of the Indonesian Islamic leader KH. Hasyim Asy'ari in Indonesia.

During the trial, museum management is free of charge. This is to ensure readiness of facilities, infrastructure, and systems, as well as a safe, comfortable, and educational experience. Monitoring and evaluation will inform improvements, and paid visits will resume after the trial period ends on February 1, 2026.

Indira Esti Nurjadin, Head of Museums and Cultural Heritage, expressed her hopes for the reopening of the KH. Hasyim Asy'ari Indonesian Islamic Museum (MINHA). The MINHA now features a revitalized exhibition layout that enhances visitors' exploration of the history of Islam in Indonesia.

The revitalization covers the first and second floors and includes additional spaces, thematic zones, and a more comprehensive historical narrative.

"With the reopening of MINHA, we aim to more comprehensively convey the history of Islamic civilization in Indonesia, from the early arrival of Islam to the era of Indonesian Independence. The new MINHA will serve as a cultural dialogue space, a public learning center, and a place to study Islamic civilization, contributing to a stronger, inclusive, and sustainable national identity," said Indira, as quoted by official website of Indonesian Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture is committed to strengthening museums as spaces for preserving cultural heritage, public education, and intergenerational and inter-diverse dialogue. The revitalization of the KH Hasyim Asy'ari Indonesian Islamic Museum is part of efforts to improve museum management and make them more adaptive, inclusive, and relevant.

By strengthening narratives, governance, and public services, the Ministry of Culture is committed to presenting museums as living learning spaces capable of fostering historical awareness, strengthening national identity, and expanding public access to knowledge of Indonesian culture. ***