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JATIM Park Group officially launched the trial opening of the Mega Science Center and Culture at the Jatim Park 1 Complex in Batu City on Wednesday, (9/16), 2026. The event was marked by the presence of East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa, serving as an initial introduction to this educational destination that integrates experiences in science, technology, disaster awareness, and culture within a single area.
As part of the trial opening event, Jawa Timur Park Group also provided access to the Mega Science Center and Culture for students and children from social welfare institutions.
Symbolically, Jatim Park Group Director, Rio Imam Sendjojo presented 1,000 Mega Science Center admission tickets for Batu City students—received by Mayor H. Nurochman—and 2,000 tickets for students from across East Java, which were presented to Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa. Additionally, 200 admission tickets were provided to children under the care of Social Welfare Institutions (LKSA) in Batu City.
Providing this access reflects Jatim Park Group’s commitment to expanding opportunities for students to learn about science, technology, history, and culture through hands-on experiences at the Mega Science Center and Culture. Through this access, students are encouraged to utilize the destination as a learning space outside the traditional school environment.
The presence of stakeholders and the granting of access to students marked the initial launch of the Mega Science Center and Culture—a new educational tourism development by the Jatim Park Group. Located within the Jatim Park 1 complex, this destination is designed as an experiential learning space featuring 617 science exhibits and 1,023 cultural artifacts distributed across various thematic zones.
Through these hundreds of exhibits and collection items, visitors are not merely invited to view displays and read information; they also have the opportunity to experiment with and directly interact with various scientific phenomena, technological advancements, and Indonesia’s rich history and culture.
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa explained that the Mega Science Center and Culture is expected to serve as a key resource for strengthening STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. It creates an environment where digital IT and artificial intelligence are integrated, allowing children to learn while they play.
Trial Opening 1
“This is an extraordinary learning space—one that would be neither easy nor inexpensive for individual schools to set up on their own. Therefore, bringing students here is crucial. Introducing children to these concepts as early as kindergarten helps foster a love for STEM,” she said.
Meanwhile, Rio Imam Sendjojo, Director of the Jawa Timur Park Group, stated that the Mega Science Center and Culture was developed with an experiential approach, serving as a venue to broaden public access to educational experiences.
“We want the Mega Science Center and Culture to be more than just a destination; we want it to be a learning space accessible
to as many students as possible. That is why, during this trial opening, we are providing tickets to students from Batu City and across East Java, as well as children from social welfare institutions (LKSA) in Batu City, so they can experience and explore what we have created firsthand,” said Rio Imam Sendjojo.
Science and Culture Zone Layout
Upon entering the Mega Science Center and Culture complex, the experience begins in the outdoor area with the Gravity Coaster serving as one of the opening attractions. Visitors can then continue their exploration through various thematic zones that offer learning experiences from diverse perspectives—ranging from physics, space science, disaster management, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Islamic culture and history.
The Physics Zone features interactive installations that introduce physics concepts through hands-on experiences. Visitors can explore topics such as skeletal mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and sound transmission via fiber optics, as well as a gyroscope, all designed to help them grasp scientific principles through activities relevant to everyday life.
The experience continues into the Space Zone, where visitors can delve deeper into the cosmos. This area features rockets, a “Lunar Walk” that simulates walking on the moon’s surface, a planetary videotron, a Tesla Coil, and astronaut suits that round out the space exploration experience.
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Meanwhile, the Natural Disaster Zone offers an opportunity to understand various disaster phenomena through a range of simulations. Visitors can experience earthquake simulations, feel the force of hurricane-strength winds, enjoy visual experiences at the Hormuz Storm Cinema, and learn about tornadoes at the “First Twister” exhibit.
Technological advancements are also a key part of the experience at the Mega Science Center and Culture, showcased through the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Zone. Interactive installations—such as the Brain Race Car, Jumping Grid, GO2 robot dog, Robot Dance, and the G1 humanoid robot—allow visitors to get a closer look at the evolution of robotics and AI.
Beyond science and technology, the Mega Science Center and Culture invites visitors to explore Indonesia’s history and culture through 1,023 cultural artifacts. Sections dedicated to the Majapahit era, Wilwatikta Temple, Wayang Potehi, and Islamic heritage form part of a journey that bridges knowledge with cultural legacy.
This educational experience is further enriched by activities and performances that allow visitors to learn through art and creativity.
Scheduled programs include workshops on Wayang Suket (grass puppets) and cardboard puppets, Potehi puppet shows, terracotta workshops, Srimulat performances, and the Keris Dance, with shows scheduled for 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. [traveltext.id]
