- Address: Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
- Phone: +62 361 971159
- Opening hours: 09: 00-18: 00
- Year of foundation: 1956
One of the oldest art museums in Bali is Puri Lukisan (Museum Puri Lukisan). It is located in the famous city of Ubud . Here you can get a full picture of the history and culture of the country. The museum is very popular among tourists, as it is visited daily by about a thousand people.
The foundation of the Puri Lukisan Museum
The history of the museum began in 1936, when King Ubud together with his brother founded the community of artists. It consisted of more than 100 authors of both the Balinese and the emigrants. The main goal of the community was:
- popularization of modern art of the state;
- protection of the cultural heritage of Bali.
The Puri Lukisan Museum was opened in 1956 with the help of a Dutch artist named Rudolf Bonnet. The building was erected for several years. The name "Puri Lukisan" from the local language translates as "castle paintings". Here the main collections of the country are kept and various exhibitions are held.
The art of Bali has a tendency to mythological and religious motives. Local masters used in their works elements of the culture of other nations. For this reason, there is a certain eclectic in their works, which adds to the paintings of a special charm.
What to see in the museum?
Puri Lukisan consists of 3 buildings - eastern, western and northern. The first two buildings were built in 1972, the third is the main building. In the museum's buildings there are such exhibits:
- In the northern pavilion there are paintings written by artists of the pre-war era (1930-1945), and a collection of wooden works created by the famous sculptor of the country named Gusti Nioman Lampada. Here you can also see works of art made in the traditional style of kamasan.
- In the western building there is an exposition dedicated to the young and modern authors of the country, as well as to the local artist Ida Bagusu Mada.
- In the eastern building, you can see objects and illustrations related to the Indonesian shadow theater of Wyang . There are often temporary exhibitions that introduce visitors to the identity and culture of Bali (dances, music).
Some canvases, stored in the Puri Lukisan Museum, are very ancient. They were specially restored by local craftsmen to convey the spirit and strength of the country.
Visitors during the tour will be able to take part in the master classes. You will learn how to make masks from wood in the traditional way, and also show how to cut and decorate products (they are allowed to take with them).
Features of visit
The cost of the visit is about $ 1, children under 15 years - free. A group of 10 or more people has a discount. Tickets you will require before entering each building, so you can not throw it out. After the end of the tour you will be offered to exchange the spine for a drink in the restaurant. Here you can relax and make beautiful photos. In all the buildings of the Puri Lukisan Museum there are air conditioners that save in the heat.
Around the buildings there is a garden with benches, a restaurant and artificial ponds in which lotus flowers grow.
How to get there?
The museum is located in the cultural center of the city, so it is very easy to get here. You can walk or drive through the streets of Jl. Raya Ubud, Raya Banjarangkan, Jl. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra and Jl. Bakas.