Museum Kata Andrea Hirata

Museum Kata Andrea Hirata is Indonesia's first literature museum located in Gantung, East Belitung, Bangka Belitung Islands. Founded by author Andrea Hirata, famous for the novel Laskar Pelangi, the museum celebrates literature, art and local Belitung culture. Its colorful buildings display manuscripts, photographs, and installations inspired by his works. The museum has become a notable cultural attraction drawing visitors interested in Indonesian literature and the story behind the Laskar Pelangi phenomenon.

Visitors can expect a colorful, open-air literary museum complex with several pavilions and courtyards decorated with quotes, murals, and installations from Andrea Hirata's novels. Inside, exhibits include photographs, manuscripts, book collections, personal memorabilia, and artistic displays related to Laskar Pelangi and Belitung culture. The setting is casual and photogenic, with outdoor seating, gardens, and art corners. Visitors can walk between buildings, take photos, browse the souvenir shop and cafe, and learn about the author's life and creative process.