The Objectives of Museum Siwalima

           The objectives of Museum Siwalima is to become an important and strategic source to introduce Maluku man, nature and culture to the world. Museum Siwalima, as a non-profit institution under the Department of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia, gathers and exhibits material culture of the past and the present of Maluku man, nature and its culture. The collections are carefully conserved and preserved and than communicated to the audience through its permanent exhibition, temporary exhibition and also traveling exhibitions.  The main course of this museum is: 
1) to develop and improve human resources to become professionals, 
2) develop the exhibition quality to create appreciation, innovation and imagination of the visitors, 
3) improve conservation methods to preserve the collections.

         Most people think a museum is a place to store old unused things. This concept of thinking must be pull back to the real meaning of a museum. That a museum is a place to learn, to enjoy, to experience new things. A museum has an educational goal, to educate people and making them live a better  and positive life.