Discover Balinese Art at Neka Art Museum in Ubud, Bali

Located in the lush valley of Ubud, ~ The Neka Art Museum, Bali, Indonesia. It is filled withs its own collections, such as a Balinese gamelan orchestra, puppet-style paintings, and a collection of Balinese masks. The museum has extensive collections of international and traditional Balinese art, and provides an immense wealth of knowledge and inspiration to other artists One of the best things to do in Bali. There also exists a bookshop and a souvenir shop for visitors to buy souvenirs or gifts while visiting the museum. If you are interested in culture and history of Bali, please do visit the Neka Art Museum in your Bali trip; it is worth a visit.

History of the Neka Art Museum

Pande Wayan Suteja Neka (also known as Suteja Neka)Founder: Neka Museum The first of his art galleries opened in Ubud in 1966, profoundly influenced by Balinese craft.] His connections to the artists Rudolf Bonnet and Arie Smith eventually led him to start collecting quality paintings. During this tour of 75, Neka and Bonnet explored many museums and galleries, which would inspire him to found the Neka Museum the following year. The museum officially opened on the 7th of July through the inauguration by Dr Daoed Joesoef, the Minister of Education and Minister of Culture for Indonesia. Today, the museum contains close to 400 works including ancient Balinese paintings, keris, sculptures and photographs. There are also some works by foreign artists such as Rudolf Bonnet and Willem Gerard Hofker, Donald Friend, etc. Neka Art Museum is one of the Best Places To Visit in Bali, advocating for the growth and elevation of Indonesian art history in Bali.

Highlights of Neka Art Museum

• Discover beautiful Balinese craft and paintings
• Museum souvenir and book shop shopping experience
• Get inspired by the colourful Indonesian art and culture

Entrance Fees and Timings for Neka Art Museum

The Neka Art Museum opens daily 09:00 am – 17:00 pm, closed on the Nyepi Days. Adult ticket charge is IDR 100.000 (Rs. 540) and free of charge for children under 12. The museum does not have online ticketing; tickets can be purchased only onsite. So make sure you also bring Indonesian Rupiah during your visit to the place.

How To Reach the Neka Art Museum

Neka Art Museum Address: Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali Local buses do not visit this museum so the best way to reach it is to book a taxi or cab. For visitors this is the most comfortable choice because, you will get to the destination in a safe and timely manner.

Distance from other cities to the Neka Art Museum

Places	Kilometers	Travel Duration
Canggu	28.2 km	50 min
Kuta	37.8 km	1 hr 1 min
Denpasar	25.8 km	51 min

Best time to Visit the Neka Art Museum

The Neka Art Museum The museum is open all year around. Best time to visit– If you are planning your trip to Bali then the best time to visit Bali will be between April to September, the dry season. This is when the weather is at its best in its climate, providing pleasant and little rainfall. All the attractions are open to the visitors on the peak time so the best time to visit Bali for some fun vacation trip.

Places to Visit Near Neka Art Museum

Campuhan Ridge

Another great spot to unwind while soaking up nature is the Campuhan Ridge in Ubud. Either way, the ridge's stunning views make for an incredibly serene spot for an excellent vacation. It has prime spots for hiking and is about 1.7 km from the Neka Art Museum, travel time would take approximately 4 mins.

Saraswati Temple

The temple which is also known as Pura Taman Saraswati is one of the Balinese Hindu temples Built in honour of the Hindu goddess Saraswati, the temple is popularly visited for its beautiful lotus pond. The temple is nearer from my distance 2.4km

The Sacred Monkey Forest

If you are an animal lover, one of the good places near is the Sacred Monkey Forest. The sanctuary is the natural habitat for Balinese macaque and contains nearly 1260 monkeys in Bali. Neka Art Museum is 4 km (11 min) from this place, it is really a good place to see in Bali.

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