Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi

What transpired within the walls of the Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi shaped Indonesia’s destiny. This museum, also known as the Formulation of Proclamation Text Museum, isn’t just a building. It’s a time capsule. It’s where the very words that declared Indonesia’s independence were painstakingly chosen and written. The Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi stands on Jalan Imam Bonjol. It was originally built in 1920, designed by J.F.L. Blankenberg. Over the years, it changed hands many times. From an insurance company to the British General Consulate, it eventually became the residence of Rear Admiral Tadashi Maeda. It was within these walls, in 1945, that the future of a nation was being decided. The first room of the Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi recreates Maeda’s living room and office. Here you can almost feel the tension before the proclamation. Displays detail the formation of BPUPK and PPKI, and the impact of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. The second room holds the round table where Sukarno, Hatta, and other key figures met. This is where Sukarno, with his own hand, wrote the original proclamation text. The third room showcases the piano where Sukarno and Hatta signed the proclamation. It’s also where Sukarno later read the proclamation in front of his house. The final room exhibits personal items of those present during the text’s formulation – watches, pens, clothing. This room also highlights the role of Sayuti Melik and B.M. Diah, who typed the final proclamation text. The Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment. It’s a testament to the dedication and resilience of those who fought for Indonesia’s freedom.