Bali Museum
Museum Bali
The Bali Museum on the edge of Puputan Square in Denpasar showcases Balinese history and folk culture. Its palace- and temple-style buildings are worth seeing in their own right.
The Bali Museum sits on the east side of Puputan Square in central Denpasar. Founded during the Dutch colonial era and officially opened in 1932, it is the oldest museum in Bali. The complex follows the layout of traditional Balinese palaces and temples. Several exhibition halls use architectural styles from the Tabanan, Karangasem and Buleleng regions. The collections include prehistoric stone tools, bronzeware, traditional costumes, ritual objects, masks, shadow puppets and kris daggers, offering a quick overview of Balinese Hindu culture and daily life. Entry is about IDR 50,000. The labels inside are rather brief, so consider hiring a guide. Next door are Jagatnatha Temple and the Puputan Monument, which you can visit together. Located in Denpasar's old town, it is about 20–30 minutes by taxi from Kuta or Sanur.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:00; closes earlier on Fridays; may close on public holidays