Puri Lukisan Museum
Museum Bali museum exhibiting modern Balinese art
An art museum in Ubud, Bali, dedicated to Balinese paintings and woodcarving. Visitors come for nineteenth‑ and twentieth‑century Balinese art, rotating exhibitions and the Ubud art scene.
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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.
How to Get to Puri Lukisan Museum #
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.
Tips for Visiting Puri Lukisan Museum #
- 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.
Best Time to Visit Puri Lukisan Museum #
Ubud's dry season (April-October) offers best walking conditions; the museum is accessible year-round and is a good rainy-day stop.
Weather & Climate near Puri Lukisan Museum #
Puri Lukisan Museum's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2041 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (225 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (260 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
