Juang Taruna Museum in Tangerang City, Banten


Tangerang City is part of Banten Province. You can find many tourist spots there. For those who love history, a recommended destination is Juang Taruna Museum. It is a place to learn and remember the Lengkong War. This battle took many lives and one of them was Major Daan Mogot. However, it is not as popular as you may think. Some locals don’t even know what the museum is about. Due to this reason, the local government tries to lure more visitors by promoting the museum to the outsiders.

The Nuance
So, what is inside? Juang Taruna Museum contains about 56 photos of cadets. They were the participants of military training in Tangerang back then. It was before the Lengkong War. These pictures are the main attraction of the museum, after all. Next, the guests will be astonished by the modern design of this building. It applies a minimalistic concept, so the visitors can comfortably explore the museum. The location is in front of the tombs of heroes. That means you can visit two different tourist spots in one go.

Exploring Juang Taruna Museum
In the lobby, there is a space for keeping your items in a safe manner. The purpose is to keep the environment neat and clean. In fact, you must take off your footwear before exploring the museum. The guests are not allowed to carry snacks and drinks, too. It is to avoid littering. The next room is the exhibition hall. As the name suggests, this room displays the memoirs of the local heroes. They were brave cadets of Tangerang City. Another feature in this room is the auditorium. It is also called the Lecture Hall.

Once you reach the Lecture Hall, you are able to learn and obtain information freely. Most of the time, visitors come to this location to learn more about the history and local wars. The most interesting thing to learn is the Lengkong War. It occurred in South Tangerang in 1946. At that time, the local warriors fought against the Japanese Army. The local leader was Major Daan Mogot. He led the cadets of Tangerang City and attacked the base of the enemy located in Lengkong Village.

The purpose of the war was to collect as many weapons as possible from the enemy. This mission ran smoothly at the first time. However, there was an unexpected gunshot. This led to a bloody war and it caused many victims. The Japanese Army tried to win their weapons back. The battle was fierce and there were 33 dead cadets. Even the leaders met their death including Lieutenant Soebianto, Major Daan Mogot, and Lieutenant Soetopo. Today, the museum became a place to remember the struggle of those brave warriors.

Nearby Attractions

  • Alam Sutera
  • BSD Ocean Park

How to Get There
If you come from Jakarta, you only need to spend about 1 hour to reach Tangerang City. The distance is 32 km, so it is going to be a short trip. What about accommodations? There are many of them, so you can find the best one easily.

Where to Stay

  • Santika Bintaro Hotel
  • Novotel Tangerang
  • Allium Tangerang

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