Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)

Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)

Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
4.5
Lessons & WorkshopsArt MuseumsTheater & Performances
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) was established for a purpose. Founded by Agung Rai, a Balinese who has devoted his life to the preservation and development of Balinese art and culture, the museum was officially opened on June 9, 1996 by Prof. Dr. Ing. Wardiman Djojonegoro, Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. The museum is administered by ARMA Foundation set up on May13th 1996. The museum hosts regular performance 4 times a week, A learning center for local children to mastering their traditional dance skill, Cultural activity available for visitor. The entrance fee inclusive of free coffee or tea at any Kafe Arma or ARMa Thai restaurant.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Kate D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Utterly spellbinding
    We went to a dance performance on a Wednesday evening, the staff were charming and helpful and sat us down in the front row. The performance was amazing, the musicians played with pin point unison, some without even looking at their instruments. The dancers were incredible, their movements making sense of the musical rhythm. I was spellbound from start to finish.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 1, 2023
  • Regina
    Manila, Philippines90 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Glimpse of Bali Through Art
    The museum is very organized and worth the admission fee which comes with a booklet and a refreshment. You can roam each themed building and interact with their local artists onsite. The place is clean and well maintained. The staff are very hospitable. I like their Apple OC dessert paired with iced latte.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 1, 2023
  • Marcel C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best place in UBUD for peace and harmony
    The best place in UBUD. Great museums AND great gardens. You can fell harmony and peace. Go further in the garden and you will see superb fontains, flowers and rice field. ARMA is like a beautiful and peaceful village inside Ubud. Best place to watch in Ubud traditionnel dances with plenty of place and nice restaurants.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 7, 2024
  • PoipuJim
    79 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Met Agung Rai
    I'm not exactly sure how to describe this place. The property is huge and contains the Agung Rai Museum of Art, multiple performance stages, and a large resort. The Museum of Art is in two main buildings, and contains an eclectic collection of traditional and contemporary works of Indonesian art. The property exudes tranquility and harmony with nature. As my guide and I were moving around the property we met a gentleman sitting on a bench and initiated a short conversation. It appeared that he might have been an employee taking a little break ...... but it was Agung Rai himself!!!!!! It was immensely refreshing to see first-hand how involved this man is with his Balinese community and his desire to share it with the world.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 10, 2024
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Regina
Manila, Philippines90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
The museum is very organized and worth the admission fee which comes with a booklet and a refreshment. You can roam each themed building and interact with their local artists onsite. The place is clean and well maintained. The staff are very hospitable. I like their Apple OC dessert paired with iced latte.
Written November 2, 2023
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PoipuJim
79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Solo
I'm not exactly sure how to describe this place. The property is huge and contains the Agung Rai Museum of Art, multiple performance stages, and a large resort. The Museum of Art is in two main buildings, and contains an eclectic collection of traditional and contemporary works of Indonesian art. The property exudes tranquility and harmony with nature. As my guide and I were moving around the property we met a gentleman sitting on a bench and initiated a short conversation. It appeared that he might have been an employee taking a little break ...... but it was Agung Rai himself!!!!!! It was immensely refreshing to see first-hand how involved this man is with his Balinese community and his desire to share it with the world.
Written July 10, 2024
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Kate D
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
We went to a dance performance on a Wednesday evening, the staff were charming and helpful and sat us down in the front row.
The performance was amazing, the musicians played with pin point unison, some without even looking at their instruments.
The dancers were incredible, their movements making sense of the musical rhythm.
I was spellbound from start to finish.

Written November 1, 2023
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Claire M
Auckland, New Zealand25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
What a magical place, even in driving rain! Amazing art and beautiful buildings, but the gardens and water systems surrounding this beautiful complex and true art. A good half hour walk off the main drag, so wld recommend getting a taxi to save your legs. A traditional slice of old Bali, and precious.
Written July 17, 2022
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Marcel C
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
The best place in UBUD.
Great museums AND great gardens.
You can fell harmony and peace. Go further in the garden and you will see superb fontains, flowers and rice field.
ARMA is like a beautiful and peaceful village inside Ubud.
Best place to watch in Ubud traditionnel dances with plenty of place and nice restaurants.
Written February 7, 2024
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Sheetal S
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India206 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
there are 2 museums inside ... one traditional and one modern art. The area is surrounded with lush green gardens and very cool. we were given booklets about the museum and free coffee / drink coupons after we bought the tickets.the paintings were very beautiful. some kids were having music lessons there that time and overall its a pleasant experience to learn more about Bali history , beliefs and how it has evolved with time.
Written April 23, 2018
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Sheetal S
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India206 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018
one free drink can be availed any time with the coupon you get at the gate with ticket.A guide book is also given which contains this place's history and events. This place is located with lush green garden and surrounded by paddy fields. One can gain a lot of insight from the cultural museum about the folk tales , growth of Bali culture . There is also a modern art museum which was also awesome.We visited here in the afternoon after visiting Goa gajah as this is located near by. The temerature here was cool because of greenery. This is an arts and culture's mix of modern and ancient true Bali culture.
Written June 5, 2018
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jonbarb
Vero Beach, FL520 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) is more than a museum, it also is a place for theater performances, dance, music, painting classes, workshops, seminars, etc.
There are a series of buildings and some of them house permanent collections of paintings and also temporary exhibitions. There is usually something going on everyday. ARMA is also a Resort and they have taken over the Kokokan Hotel which is in the same area as the Museum. In addition there is the Kokokan Club, a Thai Restaurant in the same area. The cost to enter the Museum I think was around $3, more than reasonable, so see on the finest Museums in Ubud.
Written April 3, 2008
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lelet2
Maleny, Australia355 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2014 • Solo
ARMA is definitely worth visiting. The Artwork in the main Museum building is incredible. For those who aren't interested in art, the grounds of ARMA are full of beautiful gardens and stonework carving structures. In the afternoons they also have children learning to play the Balinese instruments and classes that cover other cultural aspects of traditional Balinese life/culture. The entrance fee is $6 AUD and this includes a complimentary drink at the Museum Café and also a booklet about ARMA. This place is privately owned and they do a lot of good work to encourage the Balinese traditions in art and culture to be taught to the local children. I have been to Bali a few times and this visit I finally went to ARMA - what an absolute surprise it was - so beautiful!
Written November 26, 2014
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Donmac_10
Adelaide, Australia76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2014 • Couples
Great art and beautiful gardens. peaceful and relaxing. Also went to a Balinese dance there which was more authentic than others we had seen.
Written June 4, 2014
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