On the eastern side of Puputan Square is the Museum Bali.
Erected in 1932 by the Dutch, and with the subsequent assistance of Walter
Spies, it attempts to present a historical account of Balinese culture
within an architectural framework.
Housed in Tabanan, Karangasem and Buleleng styles of architecture, the
museum illustrates the two types of construction in Bali: temples and
palaces. The split gate, outer and inner courtyards, and kul kul drum
typify the temple; while the thatched roofs, ornate windows and verandahs
characterize the palace.
The main two storey building located at the back of the entrance courtyard,
houses traditional artifacts from Bali's prehistory, including a massive
stone sarcophagus. There are also two black and white photographs documenting
the 1906 puputan at Badung.
The first pavilion was designed in the Singaraja style of architecture
and contains textiles including endek (ikat), geringsing (double ikat)
and silk songket. The second pavilion, built in the style of an 18th century
Karangasem palace, houses religious and ceremonial artifacts. The third
pavilion is reminiscent of Tabanan palaces and displays the masks, costumes
and puppets associated with music and dance.
The museum's contents are a little disappointing, as some items are poorly
labeled and rather haphazardly arranged. Nonetheless, the museum is worth
visiting for the examples of architecture, and it does give the visitor
an idea of the history and culture of the island.
The museum is open: Tuesday to Thursday 7.30am 1.30pm. Friday 7.30am 11.30am.
Saturday to Sunday 8arn 12pm. Closed Monday.
Erected in 1932 by the Dutch, and with the subsequent assistance of Walter
Spies, it attempts to present a historical account of Balinese culture
within an architectural framework.
Housed in Tabanan, Karangasem and Buleleng styles of architecture, the
museum illustrates the two types of construction in Bali: temples and
palaces. The split gate, outer and inner courtyards, and kul kul drum
typify the temple; while the thatched roofs, ornate windows and verandahs
characterize the palace.
The main two storey building located at the back of the entrance courtyard,
houses traditional artifacts from Bali's prehistory, including a massive
stone sarcophagus. There are also two black and white photographs documenting
the 1906 puputan at Badung.
The first pavilion was designed in the Singaraja style of architecture
and contains textiles including endek (ikat), geringsing (double ikat)
and silk songket. The second pavilion, built in the style of an 18th century
Karangasem palace, houses religious and ceremonial artifacts. The third
pavilion is reminiscent of Tabanan palaces and displays the masks, costumes
and puppets associated with music and dance.
The museum's contents are a little disappointing, as some items are poorly
labeled and rather haphazardly arranged. Nonetheless, the museum is worth
visiting for the examples of architecture, and it does give the visitor
an idea of the history and culture of the island.
The museum is open: Tuesday to Thursday 7.30am 1.30pm. Friday 7.30am 11.30am.
Saturday to Sunday 8arn 12pm. Closed Monday.
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