Visitors seeking a cultural experience while in Bali will be happy to know the destination offers an array of museums that focus on the island’s rich history. Many of the museums’ owners are intimately connected to or interested in preserving the unique history of Bali. The unique and exciting exhibits engage visitors and help educate them on Bali’s unique history. Many of the museums offer solo or group tours, including options for supported languages including English.
Museum Pasifika Bali
This museum focuses on the artistic history of Bali and its people, including many unique cultural artefacts from the island and its heritage. Visitors to the museum will be able to browse more than 10 unique galleries, each focusing on a different type of artwork divided by geography and culture. The total collection includes more than 600 distinct pieces of art by over 200 artists representing more than 25 countries. While Balinese work is the focus, there is talent dealt from Indonesia, Southeast Asia and even Polynesia and Tahiti.
Address: Complex Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Area Block P, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 774935
Operating Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission Cost:
– Starting from IDR 62,500
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Bali Museum
Built in 1931, the Bali Museum focuses on both the art and history of Bali, and Indonesia at large. The museum contains four autonomous buildings, each with their own unique artefacts. Located in the central square of Denpasar, visitors can learn about the long-standing history of the Balinese people. Artefacts on display include musical instruments and theatrical masks, as well as sculptures and paintings from local and national artists. Buleleng textiles are a source of national pride, as are historical and archaeological artefacts which date back to pre-colonial history, including the Bronze Age.
Address: Jl. Mayor Wisnu No.1, Dangin Puri, Kec. Denpasar Tim., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 222680
Operating Hours:
– Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Friday: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
– Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission Cost:
– Foreign tourist: IDR 50,000
– Domestic tourist: IDR 25,000
Website (not official)
Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha Museum
One of Bali’s oldest museums, it specializes in forward-thinking and traditional pieces in Balinese culture, including paintings and wood carvings. Located in Ubud, it is considered to hold the largest collection of modern Balinese pieces on the island. Visitors will find artefacts and artwork divided amongst several eras, including the pre-Independence war, post-Independence war, and present times. Construction on the museum began in 1954 with the aim of storing themed-exhibits in four buildings. The museum often showcases new exhibitions and displays at its Founders Gallery
Address: Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, IndonesiaPhone: +62 361 971159
Operating Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm; 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Admission Cost:
– Adult: IDR 50,000
– Children under 15 years old accompanied by an adult are free of charge.
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