On 9 February 1956, during an event celebrating ten years of the PWI, high-profile reporters such as Rosihan Anwar, B.M. Diah, and S. Tahsin suggested that a foundation be established which could manage a national press museum.
Tanggal 9 Februari 1956, dalam acara perayaan sepuluh tahun PWI, wartawan-wartawan ternama seperti Rosihan Anwar, B.M. Diah, dan S. Tahsin menyarankan pendirian yayasan yang akan menaungi Museum Pers Nasional.