Museums & galleries in Bali
An art museum in Bali, located in the island’s cultural capital, Ubud. More than just a museum, it serves as a full cultural center dedicated to Balinese and Indonesian art.
An art museum in Nusa Dua, southern Bali, dedicated to the art and culture of Asia and the Pacific region. It is one of the largest and most well-known art museums on the island, often recommended as a peaceful alternative to a beach holiday.
A serene 11th-century water temple in the village of Sebatu (Tegallalang, Gianyar Regency, north of Ubud, Bali), known for its sacred springs and purification rituals (melukat). The temple features koi-filled pools, cascading clean water, and shrines dedicated to Vishnu.
The oldest art museum in Bali, located in the heart of Ubud. Often referred to as the “Palace of Painting,” it is one of the main centers of Balinese art.
The oldest and main historical-art museum on the island, located in the heart of Denpasar, the capital of Bali province. The museum is a complex of several traditional Balinese pavilions in palace-style architecture, featuring an inner courtyard and tall “candi bentar” gates. Its exhibitions showcase the history and culture of Bali from ancient times.
A temple perched on the edge of a 90-meter cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean at the southwestern tip of the Bukit Peninsula, Bali. Founded in the 10th century by the saint Nirartha to protect the island from sea spirits and demons, the temple is dedicated to the god Rudra (a form of Shiva) and includes shrines to Brahma, Vishnu, and Ratu Bagus Juru.
A Balinese art museum located in the Sanggahyan area, near Ubud. This large private museum is dedicated to Balinese and Indonesian painting, featuring works by both local and expatriate artists.
A small but vibrant art museum on a hill in Ubud, Bali. It is housed in the former home and studio of Spanish-Filipino artist Antonio Blanco.
An art museum and gallery in Ubud, Bali, dedicated to Indonesian and Balinese art, set within a picturesque complex featuring gardens and sculptures.
