Explore Agung Rai Museum of Art in Bali – A Cultural and Artistic Haven

Searching for Bali tour packages for culture visit? Then pay a visit to Agung Rai Museum. This museum showcases a great collection of both contemporary and traditional Balinese artworks. They each have their own unique history which you will discover as you wander through the museum displays. The museum's exterior is nicely maintained and adorned by gardens and lily ponds. Designed in the traditional Balinese way, the museum´s garden perfectly suits for photos with family and friends — one of the things to do in Bali! This museum is set on a gracious and tranquil neighbourhood, provide you the best ambience to experience the calm of Ubud natural vibes.

History of Agung Rai Museum of Art

The Agung Rai Museum of Art (Arma Museum) was inaugurated by the Indonesian Government on June 9, 1996. Dr Ing. Such sentiments are shared by the museum’s founder and namesake, art collector and writer Wardiman Djojonegoro, who also advocated for the preservation and conservation of art and literature in Bali. This gallery showcases a stunning collection of art, such as Balinese, Javanese, or even foreign works of art, and is one of the gorgeous places to see in Bali. The museum consists of two buildings, Bale Daja (north building) and Bale Dauh (south building), designed with traditional Balinese architecture. The Agung Rai Museum today has a collection of nineteenth century paintings and Kamasan paintings and Batuan-style works from the 1930s and 40s. The museum also has unique what they call a "school" which is ideally for Balinese to learn and improve their traditional dancing skills. Balinese traditional dance performance also entertains the visitors to this place.

Entrance to the museum is available daily for an amount of 100,000 IDR (Rs. 535) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bali Museum Balinese Dance Time: Monday to Friday 3 pm – 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 am – 12 pm.

Highlights of the Agung Rai Museum

• Examine the paintings and other art work in a Balinese style
• Free drinks (tea and coffee) are available
• Watch the traditional Balinese dance performance
• Different shopping sites and restaurants are also nearby

How to Reach the Agung Rai Museum

Public transport is a great option for exploring and getting around Ubud. One can reach the museum is by public transportation i.e. cab or bus or can also book an online taxi transportation service. But, if you want more than just transfer then you could rent a scooter or car in Ubud. Bali is blessed with various cheap and easily accessible car or scooter rent services. You could also rent a personal driver to take you wherever you want to go in the city.

Agung Rai Museum's distance from other cities

Places	Kilometers	Travel Duration
Canggu	25.5 km	53 min
Jimbaran	40.0 km	1 hr 21 min
Kuta	32.1 km	1 hr 5 min
Denpasar	34.1 km	1 hr 7 min

Best time to Visit the Agung Rai Museum

From early to late April to October, visit this museum so you can make the most of its perfect climate! Make sure you visit the museum between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm as that would be the best time for sightseeing and watching the LIVE dance performances in the museum.

Attractions Near Agung Rai Museum

Many of nearby attractions near Agung Rai Museum such as

Sacred Monkey forest – 6 min (1.4 km)

Goa Gajah - 8 min (3.0 km)

Tegallalang Rice Terrace - 29 min (11.1 km)

You can head over to Agung Rai Museum of Art to appreciate the culture. Make sure to see this unique museum with your family in your bali tour package. So plan your trip on the PackNTrip website and create your itinerary for a wonderful experience in Bali.