Museum Rudana, Bali | Entry Timings and Fees | Things to Do

Museum Rudana, Bali Overview

One of the more recent fine art galleries in Bali, Museum Rudana exhibits a variety of sculptures and artwork by famous Indonesian and international painters. Founded by art collector Nyoman Rudana in 1995, the museum is spread across three levels surrounded by lush rice fields and displays emerging artists in a bid to boost the local art scene. Ideally visited in August for memorial events around the Indonesian Independence day.

Museum Rudana displays a rich collection of classical and cultural Bali paintings, which was established with the motive to boost the art scene of Bali and encourage bubbling artists by giving them a platform to showcase their art throughout the year. The arrangement of the exhibits is designed in a manner to reflect the spatial and aesthetic values which are beautifully woven in the harmony of Balinese culture and values.

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The various paintings and exhibits of the museum depict the rural and cultural life of Ubud and Bali cultures, accompanied by the natural landscapes and traditional activities. The collection includes over 400 pieces of art and sculptures which are in sync with the theme of the building.

The museum is span over three stories, in which the first and the lower floors display the beautiful artwork by Indonesian arts, accompanied by magnificent wooden sculptural pieces. The third floor features classical Balinese and Ubud style paintings by famous artists like Gusti Nyoman Lempad, Gusti Ketut Kobot, Ida Bagus Made, Wayan Bendi, Wayan Jujul and Srihadi Soedarsono.

The museum is also home to exhibits by famous international artists like the late Don Antonio Blanco whose special gallery is also open for the public.

Visitors to Museum Rudana will also have the opportunity to explore the expansive museum gardens with amazing elephant carved sculptures, and lush private rice fields within the museum premises.