Projects
Australia-Indonesia Museums (AIM) Project 2024
The Australia-Indonesia Museums (AIM) Project 2024 builds on the success of the 2021-2022 initiative, uniting museum professionals from Indonesia and Australia. Facilitated by SEAMS, Deakin University, and the Western Australian Museum (WAM), and supported by the Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) and the Indonesian Heritage Agency (IHA) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, this project aims to strengthen and expand collaboration between museums in both countries.
SEA-Collections Project
The SEA-Collections Project, spearheaded by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre (SSEAC) at the University of Sydney in partnership with SEAMS, marks a significant stride towards deepening the understanding and appreciation of maritime heritage that links ASEAN countries with Australia.
Jakarta History Museum Significance Assessment
Museum Sejarah Jakarta, under the auspices of the Department of Culture of the Jakarta Special Capital Region Government, commissioned Southeast Asia Museum Services (SEAMS) to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at further understanding the significance of its furniture collection.
The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and Its Historic Landmarks
Southeast Asia Museum Services (SEAMS) played a pivotal role as the expert entity in the development of World Heritage nominations for the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta Nominated World Heritage Property. This involvement extended to the creation of interpretation and way-finding signages for the nominated property.
Australia-Indonesia Museums (AIM) Project
In 2021-2022, Southeast Asia Museum Services (SEAMS) partnered with the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Deakin University, and the Western Australian Museum (WAM), along with several partner museums in Indonesia, to embark on the Australia-Indonesia Museums (AIM) Project.
Ketandan Peranakan Museum Storyline & DED development
In 2021, SEAMS took on a significant commission from the museum department within the Office of Cultural Affairs of the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The task at hand involved the development of the Detailed Design Engineering (DED) alongside crafting a compelling storyline for the Ketandan Peranakan Museum.
Condition Assessement of the Wayang Revolusi Collection
The 'Wayang Revolusi' stands as a profoundly significant shadow puppet collection narrating the heroic tale of the Indonesian revolution against colonialism. This historically rich collection currently finds itself on an extended 'loan' from the Wereldmuseum in the Netherlands to the Wayang Museum in Indonesia.