ARMA Museum (Agung Rai Museum of Art)
Place · Peliatan & Pengosekan
Go late morning or mid-afternoon by car: an art museum and garden about 15 minutes from the centre, ticket about Rp 100,000 with a drink, and the best pairing for a dance evening in Peliatan.
- Art museum and garden
- By car from the centre
- Ticket about Rp 100,000
- Go 10:00–15:00
- Queue: switch at 15 min
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 17:00 · go 10:00–15:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Fri–Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about Rp 100,000 (2026 estimate, check)
- Child: check
- Time to spend
- 75–100 min · up to 140 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet before 11:00; small groups midday; empty in the late afternoon.
Queue rule: switch if the queue passes 15 min; come back when under 5.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Fri–Sun.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening hours are on the museum's site; not printed until verified for your date.
- Hours note
- Daily; check the official site.
Which month is quietest
- Janlight
- Feblight
- Marlight
- Aprlight
- Maybusy
- Junbusy
- Julheavy
- Augheavy
- Sepbusy
- Octbusy
- Novlight
- Decbusy
Quietest Jan–Apr · Nov · busiest Jul–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from season patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Car to the ARMA gate on Jalan Pengosekan, Peliatan
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Shoes on; sandals are fine.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · A few between halls.
- Check firstLifts
- Check firstAccessible toilet · Ask at the desk.
- PartialWheelchair · Ask at the desk about a step-free route.
- YesStroller · Works on the paths.
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches and café.
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd3/5 Medium
Exposure: low
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On.
- A small bag · Large bags may go to the desk (check).
- Shoes: On.
- Large bags may go to the desk (check).
- Lockers or cloakroom (check) Ask at the desk.
- Allowed in some galleries; follow the signs.
- No drones.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Shaded galleries and the café
- rain: Stay in the galleries
- crowd: Go after 14:00
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Peliatan village crossroads (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- No flash and no touching paintings.
- Ask before photographing artists at work.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- About Rp 100,000 with a drink (2026 estimate, check).
- The collection covers classical Balinese, Batuan and Western painters who worked on the island.
- The garden and café are pleasant in the afternoon heat.
- Dance and workshop evenings are posted on the site.
- Bring cash for small purchases.
- There is little shade on the road outside: arrive by car.
Best time of day
Go 10:00–15:00. Plan 75–100 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate; add one level in July–August
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Adult: Entrance
- Child: Entrance
- Workshop: Museum desk
- Prices and included extras change; ask at the entrance.
- Queues
- Adult: No queue.
- Workshop: Book ahead if needed.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Bags & lockers
- Large bags may go to the desk (check).
- Lockers or cloakroom (check) Ask at the desk.
- Photos
- Allowed in some galleries; follow the signs.
- No drones.
- What's closed
- NyepicheckClosed.
- Public holidayscheckCheck the official site.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | about Rp 100,000 (2026 estimate, check) | Entrance | No queue. |
| Child | check | Entrance | — |
| Workshop | check | Museum desk | Book ahead if needed. |
How to do it well
- 1Take a ride-hail car or driver to the gate; the walk from the centre is long and has no pavement in parts.
- 2Buy a ticket at the entrance; ask whether it includes a welcome drink or a workshop.
- 3Walk the galleries in order, then sit in the garden or café.
- 4Check the dance and workshop board; some evenings host performances.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
75min
Typical
100min
p95
140min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (100 min).
With the other 20 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Peliatan village lanesWorkshops and small warungs.10 min on foot · 10 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Classical and Batuan paintings
25 minTraditional styles and village schools.
Modern and foreign painters
20 minWorks by artists who lived in Bali.
Garden and café
20 minShaded seating.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- light
- Leave by
- 10:4010:40 AM
- Closing buffer
- 380′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Check the closing time.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA few between halls.
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · checkAsk at the desk.
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyAsk at the desk about a step-free route.
- Stroller: yes · yesWorks on the paths.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches and café.
Garden paths are mostly level; some galleries have steps.
Step-free route
- 1Go by car to the museum gate.
- 2Ask at the desk for a step-free route to the main galleries.
- 3Use the garden paths between halls.
- 4Return to the car at the gate.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | In the grounds. |
| Accessible toilet | check | Ask at the desk. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | check | Ask at the desk. |
| Café or food | yes | Garden café. |
| Drinking water | yes | At the café. |
| Seating | yes | Garden benches. |
| Wi-Fi | check | Café. |
| Card payment | check | Ask at the desk. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul–Aug | Peak | Groups mid-day; quieter after 14:00.Groups mid-day; quieter after 2:00 PM. | |
| Nov–Mar | Wet season | Covered galleries suit rain. |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Art fans | good | Broader than the centre museum; includes works by foreign painters who lived in Bali. |
| Rainy afternoons | good | Shaded galleries. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Garden and workshops. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Ask at the desk. |
| Travellers short of time | caution | Needs a car ride each way. |
Skip it if
- You have only one day and prefer the ridge or the forest.
- You dislike car rides for one museum.
Rules on site
- food
- Café only.
With kids
- with kids
- Workshops and a large garden for children; check what is on.
- child price
- check
Combine with
Combine with
- 10 minPeliatan village lanes — Workshops and small warungs.
- 25 minBebek Bengil · eat — Crispy duck, by car.
- 30 minMuseum Puri Lukisan — By car, 15 minutes.
- 30 minUbud Palace — Morning in the centre, then ride south.
Walk the Peliatan & Pengosekan area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Garden with sculpture | Morning | No tripods. |
| Gallery entrance | Any time | Follow the photography signs. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is there a shuttle?
The museum has offered a shuttle in the past (check); otherwise use a ride-hail car.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
How much is ARMA?
About Rp 100,000 for adults (2026 estimate); check the entrance desk.
How far is it from Ubud centre?
About 15 minutes by car; walking is long and has no pavement in parts.
How long do I need?
75 minutes for the galleries, two hours with the café and garden.
Is it good with children?
Yes, if you check what workshops are on.
Can I see a dance here?
Some evenings; check the programme on the museum's site.
Is it good in the rain?
Yes. Most of the collection is under cover.
Photos
Photos
ARMA Museum Photo: Arabsalam, CC BY-SA 3.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialARMA Bali (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Ubud (see)
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.