The Indonesian National Museum in Jakarta has been temporarily closed to the public since September 1, 2025. The museum's manageme...

The Indonesian National Museum in Jakarta has been temporarily closed to the public since September 1, 2025. The museum's management announced the closure as a preemptive measure to ensure the safety of its collections and premises amid widespread demonstrations. The decision to close the museum comes shortly after reports of a looting incident at the Bagawanta Bhari Museum in Kediri, East Java. On Saturday, August 30, 2025, several historical artifacts, including a Ganesha head, a collection of batik cloth, and ancient books, were stolen following a protest that turned chaotic. While some items were stolen, caretakers managed to save others, such as a Bodhisattva sculpture and inscribed mantra bricks. https://lnkd.in/ecNbydFD