Indonesia Develops Election Museum to Educate Future Generations

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia is developing the Election Journey Museum as a public education space documenting the country’s electoral and democratic history from 1955 to the present. The initiative was discussed by Culture Minister Fadli Zon and General Elections Commission (KPU) Chairman Muhammad Afifuddin during a meeting at the Ministry of Culture in Jakarta on, Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Located at the East Jakarta KPU office, the Election Journey Museum was officially opened on August 3, 2026, featuring electoral artifacts dating back to Indonesia’s first general election in 1955. Fadli Zon welcomed the museum’s development, saying Indonesia’s national history is closely reflected in the country’s long electoral journey.

He said Indonesia’s elections have undergone a long historical process since 1955, while a museum specifically dedicated to documenting that journey had previously been unavailable. He said the Ministry of Culture would provide expert assistance to strengthen the museum’s exhibition design and historical storytelling.

“We can cooperate by providing experts, for example from the National Museum of Indonesia, because this museum needs to be attractive in terms of its exhibition design, with digital elements added later,” Fadli said. The support is expected to help transform the museum into a more engaging educational destination for both domestic and international visitors.

The minister also proposed developing the exhibition around an electoral timeline from 1955 to the present, including information on election participants and results. Visual materials such as election symbols, campaign pamphlets, and books documenting the 1955 election could also be displayed to provide visitors with a comprehensive understanding of Indonesia’s democratic history.

He underscored the importance of creating an immersive and interactive museum experience to attract younger generations, particularly Generation Z. “The Ministry of Culture encourages the development of immersive and interactive experiences, including election simulations, temporary exhibitions, and visitor participation spaces,” he said.

KPU Chairman, Muhammad Afifuddin, briefed the minister on the museum’s development and educational programs currently being carried out by the commission. KPU has also developed educational visits designed to introduce young people to the history of elections and democracy in Indonesia.

The collaboration between KPU and the Ministry of Culture is expected to expand the museum beyond the preservation of electoral artifacts into a dynamic public learning space. Through collections, historical narratives, digital technology, and interactive experiences, the Election Journey Museum is expected to help younger generations and international visitors better understand Indonesia’s democratic development.