Indonesian National Archives have more than 100 million archive documents from the Dutch colonial era to date.
The personal archive of Indonesia's first president, Soekarno, is stored in the Indonesian National Museum.
One of the biggest archives in Indonesia is the Ministry of Defense Archives, with more than 1 million documents.
There are more than 50 regional archives in Indonesia, each holding important documents from their own region.
The history of archives in Indonesia began in 1775, when the Dutch founded the archive in Batavia (now Jakarta).
Indonesian National Archives have a very valuable collection of historical photos, including Soekarno photos and other important figures.
There are special archives that store documents about Indonesian culture, such as art, music, and dance.
Some archives in Indonesia also have a very valuable collection of ancient manuscripts, such as ancient manuscripts from Bali.
There are more than 600 school archives in Indonesia, each holding historical documents from their schools.
Indonesian National Archives also have a program to introduce archives and history to children, by conducting visits to schools and providing training for teachers.
