PEMANFAATAN UPT MUSEUM SULAWESI TENGAH SEBAGAI SUMBER BELAJAR SEJARAH DIKELAS XI SMA NEGERI 2 PALU (Pendidikan Sejarah)

Museums are important institutions for preserving history
and culture and can serve as valuable learning resources.
However, their use in schools remains limited due to the
dominance of textbook-based instruction and students’ low
interest in learning history. Therefore, more contextual and
interactive learning approaches are needed to make
historical learning more meaningful. This study aims to
analyze the utilization of the Central Sulawesi Museum
(UPT Museum Sulawesi Tengah) as a history learning
resource at Palu State High School 2. The research employed
a qualitative method, with data collected through
observation, interviews, and documentation. The
participants included history teachers, eleventh-grade
students, and museum guides. Data analysis was conducted
through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion
drawing. The findings indicate that museum-based learning
is implemented systematically through activities conducted
before, during, and after visits. The museum’s collections
are relevant to the history curriculum, particularly topics on
prehistory, enabling students to understand historical
material more concretely. Furthermore, museum visits
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increase students’ interest, motivation, and enthusiasm for
learning history. Despite challenges such as limited
transportation, facilities, human resources, and interactive
learning materials, the Central Sulawesi Museum remains an
effective and meaningful resource for supporting history
education in schools.