Benteng Heritage Museum, Chinese heritage museum in Pasar Lama district, Indonesia.
Benteng Heritage Museum is a museum in a traditional Peranakan building in the Pasar Lama district that documents Chinese-Indonesian history. The collection includes clothing, trade items, kitchen equipment, and religious objects that reflect how Chinese settlers lived in this region.
The building dates from 1684 and stands near the Cisadane River, making it one of the oldest structures in Tangerang. It was converted into a museum in 2011 by Udaya Halim.
The name reflects the heritage of Chinese settlers who made this area their home. You can see how Chinese and Indonesian traditions mixed together in everyday objects, from kitchen tools to religious items.
The museum offers regular educational programs, workshops, and cultural events that you can join during your visit. It sits near the Boen Tek Bio temple, making it easy to explore multiple locations in one trip.
During restoration, additional decorative elements in the Peranakan style were added based on academic research because original architectural records were missing. This made the project a blend of historical authenticity and scholarly interpretation.
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