Bali is always interesting to explore. You can find various attractions and fascinating tourism destinations around Bali. It is world wide known because of its beauty of nature, culture, to culinary tourism. One of the Balinese cultures still preserved is painting. Bali as one of the beautiful island in Indonesia has many top brilliant painting artists.

Nyoman Gunarsa Museum

He is one of the best artists in Bali. The maestro of painting in Bali. His works are usually featured Balinese traditions namely traditional ceremonies, various Balinese dances, traditional music, Balinese folk tales, to Hindu Dharma legends. Nyoman Gunarsa Museum was opened for the purpose of exhibiting many collections of Nyoman Gunarsa works. The museum was founded in 1990 and was inaugurated four years later by the Minister of Tourism and Culture at that time, Wardiman Djoyonegoro.

This museum can be visited from Monday to Saturday, starting at 09.00-16.00 (local time). Here, not only Nyoman Gunarsa’s masterpieces are displayed, you can also enjoy various forms of artwork from local to foreigner artists. The museum building consists of three floors. Two floors are used as the main galleries for displaying paintings and some artworks belonging to Nyoman Gunarsa and other artists. This museum has a collection of up to 250 paintings in a range of 15 years. In addition, Balinese statues, puppets, to various types of keris which have historical value about the Kingdom of Klungkung in the 16th century were displayed in this museum. 

For you, the art lovers, strolling around the museum and enjoying various artworks on display will satisfy your imagination. After getting tired of walking around, you can relax a moment in the green park inside the museum area. You can just sit while stretching your legs or just chatting with some visitors. You can also visit the souvenir shop to buy typical of the Nyoman Gunarsa Museum souvenirs. There is also a small cafe around the museum if you want to give a try the menu.

Visiting museum can be an educational tourism that will increase your knowledge about Balinese culture. So start adding this place as one of your holiday lists in Bali. Relaxing the body while the insight is fulfilled.