Museum Pasifika

Museum Pasifika holds an impressive collection of historical and masterpiece paintings, sculpture from all over Asia Pacific. A cultural center with an educational and social role, an International standard tourist attraction in south Bali. Possessing nearly half of the world's population, the Asia Pacific region is incredibly diverse. Hundreds of ethnic groups and languages have created a kaleidoscope of art forms that remains unparalleled to this day. Museum Pasifika was established as a permanent institution to showcase these style and forms for all humanity to study and enjoy. The first of its kind in this part of the world, is to present artist from the Pacific area to Southeast Asia, the Indonesian archipelago with the island of Bali being the meeting point of those two worlds. Indonesia is located in the middle of Asia-Pacific. Bali is the last island separated by Wallace’s imaginary line, Lombok is the first island in the Austro-Melanesian Continent. Museum Pasifika is a bridge between the two continents and offers themes based on artists from Asia and the Pacific. THE CREATION OF A WORLD- CLASS CULTURAL CENTRE Due to the events that have taken place here, the official visits of dignitaries from 60 countries, participation in exhibitions in several countries where the works of Museum arein demand. launched in 2010, has enjoyed recurring success with the participation of Balinese and international schools and many universities from across the archipelago. The visits are completed by drawing competitions, the launch and presentation of artistic worksand themed seminars. Established in 2006, Museum Pasifika has acquired an extensive collection of artworks from all over the Asia Pacific region. It mission, to preserve and divulgate the diverse and multifaceted traditions of its people, as well as to put these side-by-side with significant oeuvres from the 20th century which communicate not only the perceptions of foreign artists travelling to this area of the world, but also the cultural “melting pot” originating from such exchanges. The 9,000 sqm Museum Pasifika opened in 2006 on a 12,500 sqm stretch of land in the Nusa Dua Complex. The Museum was designed by the famous Balinese Architect Popo Danes. It houses 11 exhibitions rooms and a large entrance pavilion with a Cafe area facing a beautifully landscaped garden. On the first floor, one can find a VIP lounge, offices and a storeroom. Museum Pasifika, was the first of its kind to present artworks from the Pacific area and South-East Asia under one roof, showcasing artists from the Indonesian archipelago, especially from the island of Bali which is located near the dividing of the two great Eco zones. Museum Pasifika is the perfect location for all kind of events, functions, and private or social parties. In the large garden featuring an open-air stage, events and programs can take place at night. Each day, visitors spend an enjoyable moment, strolling in the museum, viewing the artworks, checking the books in the library, and enjoying local refreshments and delicacies at our Cafe. Established in 2006, Museum Pasifika has acquired an extensive collection of artworks from all over the Asia Pacific region. It mission, to preserve and divulgate the diverse and multifaceted traditions of its people, as well as to put these side-by-side with significant oeuvres from the 20th century which communicate not only the perceptions of foreign artists travelling to this area of the world, but also the cultural “melting pot” originating from such exchanges. The pursuit of this vision proved itself to be challenging at times, yet resilient. What was originally conceived in 2004 as an “Asia Pacific Art Centre” was opened in August 2006 as Museum Pasifika. Through the passion which was invested by its founders, we find today a world-class institution in the heart of Nusa Dua with an ever-growing collection of formidable standards for everyone to enjoy. Although such a collection i