Treasury Museum: National Museum Collections & History of State Treasury in Indonesia
The Treasury Museum (Museum Perbendaharaan) is a special museum located in Gedung Dwi Warna, Bandung, West Java, officially registered in the Museum Registration system with NPNM 32.73.K.01.0283 and part of the Indonesian Museum network. It preserves and presents museum collections related to the history of state treasury and public finance administration in Indonesia.
What Is the Treasury Museum?
The Treasury Museum functions as an educational and historical institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting documents, tools, and materials that trace the development of the state treasury system in Indonesia across different eras. Visitors can explore the institutional history of public finance and learn about policies, organizational evolution, and key figures in the field of treasury management.
Museum Category & Type
- Museum Category: Special Museum — focusing on the specific theme of treasury history.
- Museum Type: Type C Museum — significant for public education and cultural documentation.
This classification underscores the museum’s role as a focused knowledge center important for academic study and public learning.
Management & Ownership
The museum is owned and managed by the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Treasury, West Java, under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. The management is responsible for collection care, exhibition preparation, and public educational programs.
History of the Museum
The idea for the Treasury Museum emerged in 2014, and after planning and building interior spaces, it was formally established. The museum’s physical development was completed by late 2015, and it was inaugurated by the Minister of Finance in March 2016. Museum Perbendaharaan was opened to the public in September 2017 after completing its collection and readiness preparations.
Museum Collections
The museum houses collections including historical documents, books, treasury tools, and photographs that illustrate the evolution of public finance and treasury systems over time. Exhibits cover changes in organizational structure, financial policy, and significant moments in state treasury history.
Vision & Mission
The museum’s vision is to become the primary literary source for the history of state treasury development in Indonesia.
Its mission includes promoting the museum as an information hub, historical documentation center, and research facility, as well as providing educational and recreational experiences for the public.
Museum Perbendaharaan bridges the past with present understanding, offering visitors insight into how the state treasury evolved as a foundational institution in Indonesia’s governance and economic history.
