This idea of building this smaller scale of Indonesia as whole was originally came from former Indonesian first lady, Siti Hartinah or best-known as Tien Suharto. The idea came out at a convention on 8 Cendana Street at March 13, 1970. Through this recreational site, she hoped more people will have more national pride than before. The project called “Indonesian Miniature Project” was started by Harapan Kita Foundation in 1972. The concept of building this recreational area was taken from the fact that Indonesia has richness from many different sources.
TMII was originally located on a public area of 145 ha, as farms and fields. Later, the team was able to convert these fields into a suitable location for the construction. The topography of TMII is rather hilly, consistent with what the builders required. The team claimed the advantage of utilizing this uneven terrain was the ability to create interesting and diverse landscapes and enclosures, as well as reflecting the various characteristics of the Indonesian environment
Since each Indonesian province maintains its own distinct cultures, shelters, attire and dialects, TMII built a model of each of the houses from the 26 different provinces. TMII attempted not only to reconstruct the homes of the various provinces, but also to create a realistic model of the environment and shelters of the various people of Indonesia. The venues, which are situated around the main lake in a similar fashion to the different islands of the Indonesian archipelago, are thematically divided into six areas in respect to the main islands of Indonesia; Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku and Papua. Through these venues one can learn more about Indonesia, the people, the architecture, the culture, etc
And for people who prefer to learn about Indonesia through the big screen, they can visit Keong Emas. Keong Emas means Golden Snail. This theater is easily recognized because the roof takes the shape a golden snail. Located in the Taman Mini, the IMAX Theater presents “Beautiful Indonesia” on a gigantic screen using the latest IMAX system. The theater was first open to the public on April 20, 1984 and it’s enormous screen, using the latest Imax System, has been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest screen in the world during the 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991 edition. This theater is located in East Jakarta, in the complex area of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (The Miniature of Indonesia Park)
There are about ten gardens spread out at TMII, but most are located primarily on the north and northeast side of the main lake:
- Anggek Garden
- Apotek Hidup Garden
- Cakot Garden
- Kaktus Garden
- Melati Garden
- Bunga Keong Emas Garden
- Akuarium Air Tawar Garden
- Bekisar Garden
- Burung Garden
- Prasasti APEC Garden
Aside from the pavilions around the lake and the gardens, there are fourteen museums at TMII:
- Indonesia Museum
- Keprajuritan Museum
- Perangko Indonesia Museum
- Pusaka Museum
- Transportasi Museum
- Listrik & Energi Baru Museum
- Telekomunikasi Museum
- Penerangan Museum
- Olahraga Museum
- Asmat Museum
- Komodo Museum
- Serangga Museum
- Research & Technology Information Centre
- Minyak & Gas Bumi Museum
Other parts
- Istana Anak-Anak Indonesia
- Kereta Gantung
- Perahu Angsa Arsipel Indonesia
- Taman Among Putro
- Taman Ria Atmaja
- Taman Renang Ambar Tirta
- Teater Imax Keong Emas
- Desa Wisata
- Teater Tanah Airku
Cultural performances and events are showed regularly. The local delicacies from the provinces are also available especially during weekends and holidays, to showcase Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage.
The park is open seven days a week, giving guests ample time to explore and enjoy the sights. And if a day tour is not enough, visitors can spend the night at the Desa Wisata or Wisata Remaja serviced accommodations
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