The first era we'll visit is Surabaya during the pre-colonial period, where we can see stone artifacts from the 11th to the 17th centuries. There's also a corner displaying animal and human bones that were found during that era. The information and images presented are very structured, and there is even television that conveys this historical journey in animated form.

Next, we'll see the Dutch colonial era. There’s a wall explaining the advancements in communication systems during that era from postal mail, to handwritten letters. Everything amazed me knowing how modern the world has become. Another interesting display is a grand piano at the corner of the room. According to written information, that grand piano was used to entertain Europeans and Dutch individuals.

The next hallway is from the Japanese colonial era, so there are various types of Japanese soldiers' uniforms. It is written that during this era, Surabaya as one of the central cities of the resistance movement against colonization, giving rise to several important founding figures of the nations who played significant roles in leading the struggle during the revolutionary era.

Next is Surabaya in the post-proclamation era. So after years and years of fighting for independence, this city is finally able to stand on its own. We can explore the development of transportation in the city from Becak (a type of three-wheeled vehicle pedaled by human power), and also the kind of car called Angguna. Another section showcases all the culture and the types of entertainment that they had back in the day, even popular foods during that era are also being displayed.

The next hallway is all about Soekarno, the first president of my country and also the leader of the Indonesian struggle for independence. This hallway shows many interesting parts of him, such as his resume paper, the uniform and bicycle he used, photographs of him on duty, and his famous quote “A thousand old men can only dream, but a young man is able to change the world”.

I’m not really a fan of exploring museums but I love the layout of this museum so much. It feels like walking through hallways of a journey, and exploring my city through its history. The information and images presented are very structured, and there is even television that conveys some historical journey in animated form. The neat arrangement and warm lighting makes it comfortable too. They somehow make it feel very nostalgic, even though I never experienced living in that era.

My favorite display is the types of currency in official circulation and use from that era up to the present day (a few last footage). The display is so neatly arranged, showing each coin and paper clearly. I especially like the color of the corner and lighting that they use, which make it look so elegant. Walking leisurely to explore history feels relaxing. This is a sign for you to go to your local museum hehe thanks for watching and reading! Have a great day :)

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