Transforming the Face of Museums, Melly Goeslaw's Idea to Attract Today's Youth

Kapanlagi.com - Renowned singer and songwriter, Melly Goeslaw, presented her proposal regarding the importance of improving museums in Indonesia. She emphasized that changes in facilities and infrastructure are necessary to attract the younger generation, especially school children, to visit museums.

Melly believes it is important to make museums more relevant and appealing to young people, similar to the allure of coffee shops that have become part of the lifestyle. According to her, museums need to be repackaged so that they do not feel boring.

1. The Importance of Museum Improvement in Indonesia

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In her statement, Melly Goeslaw highlighted how vital the role of museums is as an educational medium that connects the younger generation with the history and culture of Indonesia. However, she assessed that the current condition of museums is not yet fully capable of attracting school children to visit.

2. Proposal for New Facilities, Artist Library

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Melly also suggested that museums in Indonesia be equipped with libraries containing collections of artists' works. According to her, the presence of an artist library in museums can provide a new attraction that can spark the interest of the younger generation to come.

This is considered important so that young people not only recognize contemporary artists and performers but also legendary figures who have shaped the journey of art in Indonesia.

3. Making Museums More Interactive

Melly stated that museums should offer a more interactive experience to avoid a monotonous impression. The use of interactive technology and dynamic exhibitions is expected to be a solution to overcome boredom among young visitors. This step can help create a more engaging and enjoyable learning experience.

4. Why are museums in Indonesia less popular among young people?

Most museums in Indonesia still have displays and facilities that are less appealing to young people. The experience tends to be static and lacks interaction, making museums feel boring.

5. How to increase young people's interest in visiting museums?

By improving facilities, organizing interactive exhibitions, and providing supporting facilities such as artist libraries, museums can become more interesting and relevant places.

6. What are the benefits of museums for the younger generation?

Museums play an important role in education and cultural preservation. Visits to museums can help the younger generation understand history, appreciate works of art, and enhance their knowledge about important figures in Indonesian culture.

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