Puri Lukisan Museum Museum

Address: Jl. Raya Ubud No.35, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Website: https://www.purilukisan.com/

Hours: Daily 9:30am-5:30pm

Admission: Adult 50,000 IDR (~$3.25), concessions available; check museum for exact current pricing

Puri Lukisan Museum is an art museum in Ubud, Bali, devoted to Balinese modern and traditional art. Its display emphasizes Balinese painting and woodcarving produced during the 20th century.

Galleries present paintings, drawings and carved objects that illustrate the development of Balinese artistic schools and individual artists active in Ubud and surrounding areas. The museum is used by researchers and visitors interested in the island’s visual arts traditions.

The museum was formed in the 20th century to conserve and exhibit Balinese visual arts and to provide a public space for the island’s artistic heritage; its collection grew through donations and acquisitions from local artists and collectors. Over time the museum expanded its exhibition space to accommodate both permanent collections and rotating shows.

It sits in central Ubud, within walking distance of other cultural sites in the town, and is commonly visited as part of Ubud’s cultural circuit.

• Collections: Located in central Ubud, the museum focuses on modern Balinese painting and traditional woodcarving, with works spanning much of the 20th century.

Located on Jalan Raya Ubud in central Ubud, Gianyar Regency. It’s an easy walk from the Ubud Palace and the main market area (about 5-10 minutes). Taxis and local bemos (angkot) service the town, but on-foot is simplest.

• Visit mid-morning on weekdays to avoid school groups and to have quiet time in the galleries.
• Look closely at the kaja (Balinese masks) and the traditional textiles-they often carry village provenance that museum labels note.
• The museum café is a pleasant spot for people-watching on Jalan Raya Ubud after a gallery visit-combine a short stroll with the visit.