Museum Pusaka Nias, Cultural heritage museum in Iraonogeba, Indonesia.
Museum Pusaka Nias stands on Jl. Yos Sudarso No. 134-A in Saombö, Gunungsitoli, and is run by the Capuchin Province of Sibolga. Its building permit of 1992 provided for four pavilions plus one pavilion reserved for megalithic stones. The objects were gathered and catalogued by Father Johannes M. Hämmerle, OFMCap, who recorded the name and use of each piece.
The collection began developing in 1972 when Johannes M. Hammerle started gathering artifacts, and the museum was formally opened on November 10, 1995. This founding moment represented a significant effort to preserve Nias Island's cultural heritage for future generations.
The exhibits display weapons, textiles, and ceremonial objects that show how the Nias people lived and what they valued in their communities. Walking through the pavilions, you notice how these items were woven into daily rituals and social practices.
The site operates on weekdays and provides guided tours and educational programs for visitors interested in learning more. Parking spaces and restrooms are available on the grounds to accommodate large numbers of guests.
Visitors can stay overnight in a traditional Omo Hada house located on the grounds, which showcases the original architectural style of the island. This allows guests to experience how people on Nias traditionally lived and organized their homes.
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