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imageThis museum becomes important, because visitors after entering the museum become more know, to know about the history of the glory of Islam. This Islamic museum consists of three main zones, namely the audio-visual zone, the gallery zone of the world Islamic monarchy and the diorama zone, "said Reno, Thursday (1/6).

Reno explained, in the audio-visual zone, visitors are presented with a short film duration 15 about the history of world Islamic civilization ranging from the image of the Arabian peninsula in the past, the arrival of Prophet Muhammad SAW, the Caliphate, until the spread of Islam to the corner of the world."In the gallery zone of Islamic royal heritage, which is divided into seven main galleries, Islamic museum presents a collection of historic objects from various parts of the world," said Reno.

Collection of historic objects ranging from galleries of the Ottoman Empire of Turkey, Mughal India, China Dynasty, Samudra Pasai Sumatra, Aceh, Mataram Islam and Wali Songo track record in Java Island.

"In zone two comes in 'the glory of Islam'. There we recount how the Muslim journey itself became so great entering Eastern Europe, one of the kingdoms we took was the Ottoman Empire of Turkey, the Ottoman one of the greatest Islamic empires because over 600 years occupied some places, this could be an example of the development of Islam , "Explained Reno.

The museum also presents artifacts from various kingdoms abroad. Like the Ottoman Turks, Mughal India (Taj Mahal) and Chinese Chinese times. Like Zulfikar Shamsir's sword, Turkish armor or armor, Al-qur'an manuscripts and many others.

There are also hundreds of ceramic collections from the Tang dynasty, Song, Yuan, Qing and the Champa kingdom to some Indian gujarat cloth. Not to forget, in this zone also presents the historic objects of the Islamic kingdom of Indonesia."In the latter zone, the Diorama zone or usually called the photo spot area, there are three dimensional miniatures. Such as Mosque and Cheng Ho Ship, Banten Great Mosque, Persian Shop and trade picture during the spreading of Islam in Indonesia, "he said.

To be able to add knowledge about the history of Islamic civilization in this Islamic Museum, visitors only need to spend money of Rp 10,000 during weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Rp 15.000 for weekend (Friday-Sunday) as the entrance fee of this Islamic Museum.

"We have hundreds of collections, collections from abroad are also there. Another advantage of the Indonesian Islamic Art Museum is the only museum in Indonesia that is based on modern information technology Augmented Reality (AR), "added Reno.

By downloading AR Indonesian Islamic Art application on Playstore, visitors can scan the pictures in the museum which will appear in three dimensional form.

Tourism Minister Arief Yahya also praised the Islamic Museum's move using a touch of technology. His efforts are considered capable of presenting a nuance of digital-based tourism. Minister Arief said, the digitalization of Islamic history archive in this museum makes it convenient for visitors who come to internalize the historical value. According to him, this way can provide information more detailed Islamic historical events."Very unique, Indonesian Islamic Art Museum dare to make this breakthrough, good," said Minister Arief Yahya.

Such tourism situation, according to Arief, can not be separated from the influence of strong leadership and high commitment in the management and effort to introduce the region.

In order to encourage the level of visits to the tourist attractions of this Islamic Museum, Minister Arief Yahya proposed that Lamongan district improve networking as a media campaign. He believes, if networking is strengthened, then Lamongan will be known as the historic information center of Indonesian Islam.

"My advice, networking should be strengthened to introduce this all, so Lamongan really known, in fact we have seen anyway, this must be known," said Minister Arief Yahya.

Institutionally, Minister Arief admitted that he is ready to assist the promotion of tourism in Lamongan through the ministry he leads, given geographically, Lamongan is an easy strategic area to be promoted.