Nyoman Gunarsa Museum of Classical and Modern Art, Bali, Indonesia
4.0 (12 reviews) Spent Ranking #8 in Klungkung Speciality Museums
A hidden gem of a museum near Klung Kung
A hidden gem that needs a lot of care. The entry is magnificent with 2 very tall statues. The hall looks unbelievable with more statues and great carved doors. The concierge needs improvement in English and how to help visitors. We desperately needed a guide to explain the paintings on the ground floor. The artwork was from the 16th century. A few had English writing but most did not. The next 2 floors were even better but this place needs much repair and maintenance. Please don’t let it fall,apart. The grounds are equally impressive but need TLC. Anyone wanting culture must visit. Highly recommended.
Address
Takmung, Banjarangkan, Klungkung, Indonesia.
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Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 23:34
User Ratings
4.0 based on (12 reviews)
Reviews
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5TeamBrad 5:00 PM Apr 7, 2017
Favorite museum in Bali
Nyoman Gunarsa is one of my favorite Indonesian artists. I love the fact that the museum is on his property. I love the fact that you don't need to go thru a metal detector to enter the museum. I love the fact that there were birds flying around the museum and that you didn't have security telling you you were standing too close to a painting. On the contrary, one of the cleaning staff was sweeping the dust off a painting! I loved that I could wander around on the property and stumble onto one of his studio areas where Mr. Gunarsa painted. One of my all time favorite museum visits, anytime, anywhere.
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4afdickey 5:00 PM Feb 5, 2015
Art gallery of fine works but in a sorry state
This museum contains hundreds of exceptionally fine examples of classical Balinese art, some going back centuries. Unfortunately, they are in a building that is not air conditioned and is poorly lit. I have little doubt that it would take millions of dollars to conserve and rehouse these works in a museum that befits their importance. The museum staff are helpful and welcoming, which makes the state of this museum all the more sad. Visitors to the museum are, it seems, few and far between. I recommend anyone who has an interest in classical Balinese paintings to see the many fine works in this museum before the ravages of time do any more damage to these wonderful examples of this genre of Balinese art and culture.
