BUNG KARNO EXILE HOUSE

Visit Rumah Pengasingan Bung Karno in Ende - exile house of Indonesia's first President Sukarno 1934-1938, birthplace of Pancasila ideology, Dutch-style house owned by Haji Abdullah Ambuwaru, now museum with family photos, original furniture, inaugurated 1954.

Bung Karno Exile House Museum in Ende

The most important historical site in Flores - where Indonesia's ideology was born!

Overview:
Nestled in Ende, Rumah Pengasingan Bung Karno stands as poignant reminder of Indonesia's journey to independence. This former residence of Sukarno, nation's first president, has been transformed into museum that showcases his significant contributions during time in exile. While collection may not be extensive, it is well-preserved and offers insights into Sukarno's life and ideals. Experience piece of Indonesian history at former home of Sukarno.

Bung Karno Seclusion House refers to two houses in Indonesia in which Sukarno lived during his time in exile. On January 14, 1934, he was exiled in Ende, Flores, where he stayed from 1934 to 1938. His home in Ende is now museum. After that, he was exiled to Bengkulu city until 1942.

What Makes It Special:

1. Birthplace of Pancasila - Indonesia's State Ideology
Ende: Birthplace of Pancasila, Soekarno's Exile. This is where Sukarno contemplated and formulated Pancasila (Five Principles) that became foundation of Indonesia. Under a breadfruit tree (Pohon Sukun) near Ende harbor, Sukarno often sat and thought about future of Indonesia. That tree is now called Pancasila Tree and still stands!

2. Authentic Exile House 1934-1938
He finally found rented house facing east. It had Dutch architectural style and was owned by Haji Abdulah Ambuwaru. This museum is the former home of Indonesia's first President, Bung Karno, and his family during their exile in Ende by the Dutch Colonial Government from 1934 to 1938. The house has been beautifully preserved and is well-maintained by the Ende Regency Government as a historic heritage site. 

Today, this simple but historically significant abode in Ende is known as "Rumah Pengasingan Soekarno", or The House of Exile of Soekarno, and is open to public. In 1954, when Soekarno was first President of Indonesia, he officially inaugurated house as museum.

What You See Inside:

• Items that he used first and rooms were still there

• Original bed, desk, chairs, kitchen utensils

• Family photos and personal photos

• Paintings and writings by Sukarno during exile

• Letters and documents

• Statue of Bung Karno which was great as photo object

• This site is Bung Karno's house of exile. Items that he used first and rooms were still there. We also hear story of Bung Karno during his exile here from museum staff. This museum was quite well maintained.

3. Historical Story of Struggle
During exile 1934-1938, Sukarno was not idle - he:

• Directed local theater group and created plays

• Painted and wrote

• Interacted with local people of Ende

• Contemplated about Indonesian independence under breadfruit tree

• His ideas from Ende became basis for Pancasila proclaimed June 1, 1945

How to Get There:

• Location: Jalan Perwira, Kota Ende, near city center, close to harbor

• From Ende Airport: 5 minutes by car

• Entrance: Free or small donation Rp 10k-20k

• Open: Monday-Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM (check local time)

• Guide: Museum staff will tell story of Bung Karno during his exile

• Combine with: Pancasila Monument, Bung Karno's Breadfruit Tree (Pohon Pancasila), Blue Stone Beach (25km west)

Tips: Must visit if you want understand Indonesia! Good for history lovers, not just beach tourists. Takes only 30-45 minutes. Museum staff very knowledgeable and passionate. Ask them to tell story about Pancasila Tree.

Perfect cultural stop on Flores overland journey between Maumere and Bajawa!

Keywords: Rumah Pengasingan Bung Karno, Bung Karno Exile House Ende