WEST BANGKA -- The Indonesian Tin Museum in Mentok, located in West Bangka Regency, is not only an educational center on the history of tin, but has also developed into a space for social activities for the community.
The strategic location of the Indonesian Tin Museum in the middle of Mentok city, as well as its comfortable and beautiful atmosphere, makes the Museum area often used by residents for various activities.
The Indonesian Tin Museum Mentok is known as a witness to the long journey of the tin industry in the country. Inside the museum, visitors can see a variety of historical collections, ranging from old mining tools, tin processing from time to time.
The Indonesian Tin Museum Mentok is an interesting educational medium for students, college students, and tourists, who want to know more about the tin commodity and also the history of Mentok City.
The Indonesian Tin Museum building, which was established in 1915, is also a cultural heritage, so the originality of the building is still very much preserved today.
The Indonesian Tin Museum Mentok area is also often the venue for art performances, exhibitions and also social and sporting activities of the community. The Bukit Gymnastics Club often exercises in the Museum area.
Head of The Bukit Gymnastics Club, Sri, said that they do gymnastics once a week in the courtyard of the Indonesian Tin Museum (MTI) Mentok, because the atmosphere is comfortable and beautiful and also strategically located.
“The museum has a large courtyard for gymnastics, in addition to its strategic location plus a comfortable and clean atmosphere, one of the right places for gymnastics, as well as promoting the museum,” she said, Monday (14/4/2025).
Sri is also grateful that PT Timah facilitates them to be able to exercise in the museum area.
"Every week we come here to do gymnastics with our club friends, so far we have been doing gymnastics at The Bukit location, we are looking for a new atmosphere. And we are always given permission when we need museum facilities, thank you PT Timah," she said.
Similarly, Tia (27) admitted that she was happy to be able to exercise in the museum area because it provided a different atmosphere.
“Gymnastics at the Museum has a different atmosphere, comfortable, clean, not slippery because it is maintained and maintained,” she said.
Meanwhile, Narti (55) said that gymnastics can keep her body fit and if it is held at the museum they can be recreational.
"This gymnastics can reduce cholesterol, it is proven that I have high cholesterol now. Exercise at the Museum is not only healthy but also fun because while recreating with friends," she said.
Routine activities such as morning exercises held in the courtyard of Museum Timah are an example of the synergy between cultural heritage preservation and a healthy lifestyle. The cozy and historic atmosphere provides a different feel for residents who want to exercise in this area.
By opening up space for various social activities, PT Timah hopes that the Indonesian Tin Museum can continue to be part of people's lives, both as an educational center and a space for social interaction that supports a healthy, creative and productive lifestyle.
Museum Timah Indonesia Mentok is now not only an educational tourist destination, but also a public space that is friendly to all people. This combination of history, education, and togetherness is what makes Timah Museum more attractive. (*)
