About Fatmawati Soekarno House
Fatmawati Soekarno House is a historic house museum in Penurunan, Ratu Samban, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. It was the childhood home of Fatmawati, wife of Indonesia's first president Sukarno, who sewed the first Indonesian national flag, Bendera Pusaka, here in 1945. The preserved wooden stilt house displays original furniture, photographs, and her sewing machine, and is designated as a cultural heritage site illustrating Bengkulu's colonial-era architecture and national history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a preserved traditional Bengkulu wooden stilt house with original interiors and period furnishings. Inside are displays of Fatmawati's personal belongings including her historic sewing machine, photographs, documents, and replicas related to the first Indonesian flag. The house is set in a small yard in central Bengkulu City with information boards explaining the family's history and the building's architecture. Guided explanations are often available.
Key highlights
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Original wooden stilt house showcasing traditional Bengkulu architecture
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Historic sewing machine used by Fatmawati to sew the first Bendera Pusaka flag in 1945
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Collection of original furniture, photographs and personal memorabilia of the Fatmawati family
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Designated cultural heritage building (Cagar Budaya) with preserved colonial-era structure