A house museum documenting the life and military career of Indonesia’s former Armed Forces Chief of Staff, who survived assassination in the dramatic 1965 coup attempt.
At a glance
This intimate museum occupies the former residence of General Abdul Haris Nasution, one of Indonesia’s most significant military figures of the twentieth century. The house itself carries the weight of history—a place where a pivotal moment in the nation’s story unfolded.
History
Nasution served as Indonesian Armed Forces Chief of Staff from 1949 onwards. On 30 September 1965, troops from the presidential bodyguard launched an attempt to kidnap him during a coup attempt known as the 30 September Movement. Nasution escaped the attack, but his daughter Ade Irma Suryani Nasution and First Lieutenant Pierre Tendean were killed. He remained at the residence until his death on 6 September 2000, after which it was opened to the public as a museum.
What you see
The museum preserves the house much as it was during Nasution’s occupation, displaying personal belongings and memorabilia from his military career. Dioramas recount the events of the 1965 coup attempt, offering visitors a visceral sense of the drama that unfolded within these walls.
Cultural significance
The museum serves as a tangible record of a defining moment in Indonesian history. It memorializes both Nasution’s military legacy and the personal tragedy his family endured, making it an essential site for understanding Indonesia’s complex mid-twentieth-century political landscape.
Key facts
- Country: Indonesia
- City: Jakarta
- Coordinates: -6.193, 106.833
- Open Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–14:00 WIB
- Admission: Free
Practical information & getting there
The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 08:00 WIB until 14:00 WIB. Admission is free. For directions and travel details, consult local Jakarta resources or contact the museum directly.
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