Marsinah Museum is expected to become an educational destination and tourist village.

The development of the Marsinah National Hero Museum in Nganjuk Regency is not merely an infrastructure project, but also an investment in values for the Younger Generation. East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa emphasized that the presence of the museum is expected to serve as an educational space instilling the exemplary courage and humanitarian spirit championed by Marsinah during her lifetime.

According to Khofifah, the Marsinah museum and guest house are designed as a medium for cross-generational learning. The values of struggle are not only displayed as historical artifacts but also presented as inspiration relevant to today's challenges.

"We are building not just a building, but also a space for values. This is where the Younger Generation can learn about the courage, honesty, and taking the side of justice exemplified by Marsinah," she said in a statement received in Nganjuk on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Khofifah added that the presence of the guest house and museum will strengthen the dissemination and preservation of Marsinah's struggle history. She believes respect for national heroes must go beyond mere ceremony and symbols.

"Respect for heroes doesn't end at the grave; we must continue it by nurturing the values of their struggle and bringing them to life today," she stated.

As a form of this commitment, Governor Khofifah personally accompanied National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo for a pilgrimage and the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Marsinah National Hero Guest House and Museum in Nganjuk. Both also laid flowers at Marsinah's grave as a symbol of respect and recognition of her crucial role in the history of the labor movement in Indonesia.

This moment underscores that Marsinah's struggle is not just a record of the past, but part of the nation's journey that needs continuous meaning. The state, through the presence of its leaders, demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding the collective memory of the humanitarian values Marsinah fought for.

Following the pilgrimage procession, Governor Khofifah and the National Police Chief also engaged in silaturahmi (friendship and familial bonds) with Marsinah's family at the late woman's residence. This meeting became a warm space for dialogue, recalling Marsinah's life journey as a child of the nation and strengthening the humanitarian bond between the state and the national hero's family.

"Marsinah taught us that the courage to defend truth always has a price, but it also holds immense meaning for humanity. Our task today is to ensure that value never fades and continues to burn brightly in our national life," she said.

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo revealed that the idea for establishing the museum originated from Marsinah's family. They desired a monumental memorial space so that Marsinah's struggle could be remembered fully and deeply.

The National Police Chief believes Marsinah's life story carries significant historical weight and deserves to be public learning, especially for laborers and the younger generation.

"This museum will display Marsinah's belongings, such as struggle letters, notes containing her grievances to her older sister, diaries, pens, clothes, and other documents related to her life journey as a labor activist," he said.

He added that the construction of the guest house and museum carries strong symbolic meaning. Marsinah's life journey from childhood to adulthood, and her persistence in fighting for labor rights, are sources of value that must be continuously nurtured and passed on.

"The late Marsinah carried a great message and ideals that must be continued and realized in spirit by laborers. She was the torch that made all laborers at that time keep raising the spirit ignited by Marsinah. Keep safeguarding the spirit of the Deceased in every struggle so that laborers prosper," said the National Police Chief.

Meanwhile, Marsinah's older sister, Marsini, expressed her appreciation to the government for realizing the construction of the museum and guest house. She stated the presence of the state is a highly meaningful form of appreciation for the family.

"Thank you for fulfilling what I desired, starting from the family thanksgiving ceremony last November 17th, the guest house and museum memorial were immediately initiated. Today, the groundbreaking becomes a reality," she said.

Marsini hopes the Marsinah Museum will not only be a memorial space but also provide tangible benefits for the surrounding community. She urged that the area be developed as a Tourism Village capable of stimulating the local economy.

"The community can open souvenir shops, including selling Marsinah T-shirts, to support MSMEs in Nglundo Village, thereby increasing income and bringing prosperity and well-being to the community," said Marsini.

With the construction of the Marsinah National Hero Museum, the state strives to ensure that the struggle, sacrifice, and humanitarian values bequeathed by Marsinah remain alive and relevant for present and future generations.