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Puri Lukistan is an art gallery in central Ubud that aims to preserve Bali’s artistic heritage, with many traditional Balinese paintings and woodcarvings from across the centuries.
It was established back in the 1950s, making it the oldest art gallery in Bali. With limited information about this museum online, we decided to visit for ourselves and share our honest review in this guide.
Quick Review: Is the Puri Lukistan Museum Worth Visiting?
Set across four large buildings, there’s plenty to see at Puri Lukistan Museum. We spent over an hour there, so it’s great value for money.
The north building was our favourite, with paintings from different Balinese myths and fables, each with a detailed description in English. Across the rest of the museum, you’ll find a mix of historic and modern art styles, many of which were influenced by Western artists who moved here in the 1920s.
We enjoyed the museum, but don’t think it’s worth going too far out of your way for. If you’re already in Ubud and are interested in Balinese art, it’s a good addition to your itinerary.
Just be careful of the tourist trap at the entrance. They’ll sell you the highest-priced ticket with lunch included as standard – more on this later.
The museum also runs several classes and workshops, with the likes of Batik painting, traditional Balinese dance, puppet making, and many other great activities. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to do these, but we’ll be returning to try them soon!
Other Recommendations: Our favourite art museum in Bali is Museum Pasifika which is bigger and more diverse in the styles of artwork on display. Closer to Ubud, the Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets might be a better option if you have children (and it’s free!).
Getting There
There’s a large free parking area outside the museum suitable for scooters and cars. Parking is free of charge.
Here’s a Google Maps pin for the museum
If you don’t have your own vehicle, consider hiring a private driver or using Grab/Gojek.
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How Much Does It Cost?
Entrance Fee | |
|---|---|
Adults | 65,000 IDR |
Children Under 15 | Free (with paying adult) |
The above prices are what we paid when we visited in 2024. Their website still lists the older price at 50,000 IDR which is incorrect. The entrance fee is cash only.
Watch Out! At the entrance, they initially tried charging us for the highest-priced ticket with lunch included, which was significantly more expensive.
After questioning this, he pulled out a slightly lower-priced ticket. Only after mentioning the price we'd seen online did the staff finally pull out the standard entrance tickets from a draw below the desk.
What Is There To See?
Puri Lukistan Museum is set across four buildings that surround a central courtyard with beautiful gardens, a lotus pond, and wonderfully carved statues in the centre – including one carved into a tree.
The buildings themselves feel a little dated, but once you look past this it’s a great little museum. There's no air conditioning so you might want to visit early in the day when it’s cooler, especially during wet season when it can get very humid.
The Galleries
East Building – This is where some of the oldest paintings can be found, dating as early as the 10th century. They are mostly by painters from Ubud and the local area. Some are in great condition, while others aren’t as well preserved but still incredible given their age.
North Building - The north building was our favourite, with paintings from different Balinese myths and fables, each with a detailed description in English.
West Building – This gallery contained more modern Balinese artworks, with many inspired by Western artists who began moving here during the 1920s.
The building contains works by Balinese artist Ida Bagus Made and many pieces in the ‘Young Artist’ style which is known for bright colours and simple shapes.
South Building - The final building is split into two sections. One half contains an exhibition about Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati, the late prince of Ubud who helped promote the arts during the early 20th century. He set up an organisation called the Pita Maha which would later be responsible for this museum.
The other half of the building contains an always-changing exhibition. When we visited, there was an exhibition by a local artist with artworks available to purchase (priced anywhere between $600-1000 USD). You can find out about the latest exhibition on their Instagram.
Art and Cultural Workshops
The Puri Lukistan Museum also hosts art classes and cultural workshops. We haven’t tried these ourselves yet but they sound like a great experience to immerse yourself in Balinese culture.
Above is a photo showing the different options that were available when we visited and the prices. There’s no online booking form but you can use their contact form or email [email protected].
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