Balibo House and Balibo Fort Hotel and Museum

Business Overview

• Business Name: Balibo House and Balibo Fort Hotel and Museum
• Type: Community Centre and Historical Museum
• Location: Balibo, Bobonaro Municipality
• Category: Cultural Heritage & Historical Museum

Historical Significance

This commemorative site serves as a memorial to the "Balibo Five" and other Timorese who were murdered during the Indonesian invasion. The museum provides crucial historical context about Timor-Leste's struggle for independence.

Services Offered

• Museum Exhibits: Photographic collections documenting historical events
• Community Centre: Facilities for local community activities
• Historical Tours: Educational visits about the site's significance
• Memorial Services: Commemorative functions for historical events

Unique Features

• Historic Setting: Located within a 17th-century stone fort
• Stone Ramparts: Museum situated in the original fort walls
• Photographic Collection: Extensive documentation of historical events
• Memorial Site: Dedicated to the victims of the Indonesian invasion

Contact Information

• Phone: (+670) 7709 1555
• Facebook: Balibo House Trust
• Website: www.balibohouse.com

Facilities

• Museum: Located in stone ramparts of the historic fort
• Community Centre: Space for community gatherings and events
• Educational Displays: Information about regional history
• Memorial Areas: Dedicated spaces for remembrance

Educational Value

The site provides visitors with:

• Understanding of Timor-Leste's independence struggle
• Historical context of the Indonesian invasion
• Documentation of human rights violations
• Insight into local community resilience

Visitor Information

• Contact via phone or website for visiting arrangements
• Located in historic Balibo town
• Accessible for educational and memorial visits

Information extracted from timorleste.tl official tourism directory