About Museum Puri Lukisan Tickets

Avail the Museum Puri Lukisan tickets, and enjoy a visit to the oldest art museum in all of Bali. Also known as Museum Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha, this museum is one place where you can gain insights about traditional Balinese paintings and wood carvings, along with other collections dating all the way back to 1936. Use your tickets to explore the surrounding gardens and the four buildings that make up the museum.

Pay a small Puri Lukisan Museum entrance fee, and get a chance to learn more about traditional Balinese art from different schools and eras in time. The museum's collection includes works by Balinese, Indonesian, and international artists. You can also discover 16th century cloth paintings, ink drawings and contemporary paintings in the museum, along with the works of Dutch-born Indonesian artists here.

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East Building
East Building

Located to the right side of the entrance, the east building of the museum boasts of early works of art from Ubud as well as several surrounding villages. It is here where you can see classical wayang-style paintings or works of shadow puppetry from the 10th to 15th centuries, in addition to 20th century works like The Death of Karna by I Wayan Tutur.

North Building
North Building

You can use your Museum Puri Lukisan tickets to avail access to the museum’s north building. This section of the museum boasts of fine ink drawings by I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, in addition to paintings by artists from the Pita Maha School. Some of the highlights here include the Temple Festival work by I Gusti Ketut Kobot.

West Building
West Building

The west building of Museum Puri Lukisan is where you can find a lot of detailed artworks by 20th century traditional Balinese painters. One of the best works that is displayed here is the Barong Dance of 1970, made by I Gusti Made Kwandji.

South Building
South Building

With the Museum Puri Lukisan tickets, you can head to the south building of the museum, which is used for special exhibitions, and contains a lot of materials and exhibits that offer insights about the history of the museum.

Popular Collection of Museum Puri Lukisan

Anak Agung Gde Meregeg (1902-2001)
Anak Agung Gde Meregeg (1902-2001)

The Anak Agung Gde Meregeg collection in Museum Puri Lukisan is a collection of paintings by the late Balinese artist Anak Agung Gde Meregeg. The collection consists of several paintings made by him, all of which are either landscapes or portraits. The collection's landscapes depict Bali's locations, including the rice fields, forests, and beaches. The portraits are of Balinese people, both men and women. The paintings are all brightly coloured and depict various scenes from everyday life in Bali.

Ida Bagus Made Poleng (1915-1999)
Ida Bagus Made Poleng (1915-1999)

You can also use Museum Puri Lukisan tickets to see the paintings by Ida Bagus Made Poleng here, which are some of his most famous and iconic works. They include his famous "Dewa Ruci" painting, which is a depiction of the Hindu god Vishnu. Other notable paintings in the museum include "Bali My Love", "The Dance of Life", and "The Tree of Life". These paintings are representative of Poleng's style and are highly prized by collectors. They are a testament to his skill as an artist and his ability to capture the essence of Indonesian culture and life.

I Wayan Gedot (1914-2000)
I Wayan Gedot (1914-2000)

I Wayan Gedot’s paintings in the museum are mostly landscape artworks, which are distinguished by a lush foliage of plants. You can also see a myriad of squirrels, monkeys and birds portrayed in his works. Gedot was well-known for capturing the monotonous daily life in Bali. His work is widely admired for its beauty and for its ability to capture the essence of Balinese culture.

I Nyoman Kayun (b. 1950)
I Nyoman Kayun (b. 1950)

I Nyoman Kayun is another Balinese artist whose works have been displayed in the museum. His works mostly portrayed balance and harmony, just like in other traditional Balinese paintings. One of the major highlights of his works is the attention to intricate details, which was evident in his drawings of dogs, ducks, pigs and squirrels.

Anak Agung Gde Anom Sukawati (b. 1966)
Anak Agung Gde Anom Sukawati (b. 1966)

Anak Agung Anom is the son of famed Balinese painter Anak Agung Gde Raka Pudja. In his works of art, you could see Balinese dances performed in the temples in this region. Some of his best works include the Melasti Ceremony. You can also admire the depiction of eyes in his drawings of children and dancers.

Anak Agung Gde Sobrat (1912-1992)
Anak Agung Gde Sobrat (1912-1992)

One of the best collections that you can see with your Museum Puri Lukisan tickets includes the works of Anak Agung Gde Sobrat. He was well-known for a variety of artworks, from leather puppets and western-style paintings, to drawings of human anatomy, and more.

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  • Opening Hours
  • With your Museum Puri Lukisan tickets, you can visit the museum without any hassles. The museum remains open between 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. on all days of the week.

    • Location

    Museum Puri Lukisan is located at: Jalan Raya Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Bali, Indonesia.

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