The Museum of Pacifica


Nusa Dua is one of the most famous and expensive resorts not only in Bali , but also in the whole world.

Nusa Dua is one of the most famous and expensive resorts not only in Bali , but also in the whole world. Elite beaches , luxury spa resorts, golf courses - all this is available to tourists who have chosen as a place to rest this city. However, for those who want to diversify their pastime by familiarizing themselves with the local culture , there are a number of places in Nusa Dua that contribute to this, in particular, the Pasifika Museum.

About the museum in general terms

The Pasifika Museum began its work in 2006, and its main task is to bring visitors to the world of Pacific art. However, paintings of South-East Asia are also shown here and exhibitions of European artists are very often held.

The very idea of ​​creating a museum developed among local collectors and art lovers. They collected the main part of the exposition, which now numbers more than 600 works of art and artifacts.

The museum has a cozy courtyard and a cafe. At the entrance there is a souvenir shop that allows you to buy a nice little thing for memory - illustrated books-guides on display, postcards, small copies of sculptures and even reproductions of paintings. The entrance to the museum for children is free, with adults they will ask for an entrance ticket worth $ 5. In some rooms photography is allowed.

Exposition of the museum

Visitors to the museum of Pacifica in Nusa Dua have a wonderful opportunity to join art through the works of masters not only from Bali, but from all over the world. However, a lot of attention has been paid to the cultural component of Indonesia itself. Works of over 200 artists from 25 countries are gathered in the museum's exposition. A special occasion for pride - pictures of famous artists Raden Saleh and Nyoman Gunars.

In total, the museum has 11 rooms, each of which is devoted to a particular topic. In addition to paintings, you can look at wooden idols, ritual masks and suits of Aboriginal islands . Visitors also feel the excitement of the sculptures presented in the museum, associated with a sense of mysticism and fullness of life.

How to get to the museum of Pacifica?

You can get here by taxi. Next to the museum is the Bali Collection Shopping Center, which facilitates the combination of pleasant shopping and cultural enlightenment.