Monumen Tugu Pahlawan dan Museum Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya

An interesting monument and a great museum that commemorates and tells the story of the battle of Surabaya very well. It situates it well in the wider struggle for Indonesia independence, but the museum doesn't go into so much detail there, background knowledge helps. However it covers the battle in great detail, and has an array of information, photos, maps, dioramas and actual weapons used in the battle. Very friendly staff with great knowledge and a high level of English. They even approached me and asked if two new younger staff could practice their presentations in English, which is amazing to see, and great training practice. Although they were young, once again their knowledge and English was amazing. The museum and staff rightfully take pride in showcasing a key part of Surabayan and Indonesian history.

Located inside the Tugu Pahlawan Monument, this Heroes Monument represents the fighting spirit of Surabaya people. Here visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the Battle of Surabaya, which took place sometime in November 1945. Visitors can enjoy miniatures of the city life around the time of the battle. Visitors can also watch the documentary movie of the battle with its famous epilogue: We lost the war, but we won the battle.

Good Monument and historical museum. Because in the museum you can also listen the audio in each situation before and after Indonesia independent especially in Surabaya city. The toilet is clean and also the parking is a lot.