Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): LITERASI SEJARAH DAN BUDAYA MELALUI MUSEUM SEBAGAI WAHANA PENINGKATAN RASA NASIONALISME BAGI PELAJAR

The richness and diversity of the nation's historical and cultural heritage, on the one hand can be a source of forming a shared identity (nationalism), but on the other hand it can be a field for the growth of social vulnerabilities and conflicts. Identity politics, globalization, and regional autonomy have contributed to social tensions through historical and cultural diversity. Therefore, efforts are needed to understand the potential of historical and cultural heritage in the form of museums in order to increase the sense of nationalism. This study aims to understand the potential of museums in increasing historical and cultural literacy in order to increase nationalism. The results show that the distribution of museums is still concentrated in Java. Nevertheless, the potential of the museum is very large when viewed from the collection, exhibition arrangement, and the number of visits. Museum collections can provide an understanding of historical and cultural literacy in order to increase nationalism for visitors, most of whom are students. Historical and cultural literacy through museums faces various obstacles, both internal and external constraints. Therefore, to optimize the role of museums, more optimal efforts are needed from both central and regional governments to organize special programs, such as mandatory visits to museums.