Buleleng Museum, History museum in Singaraja, Indonesia
The Buleleng Museum is a history museum in Singaraja featuring multiple galleries dedicated to different themes including historical artifacts, ethnology, prehistoric objects, and art collections. The rooms display statues, sarcophagi, traditional weapons, paintings, textiles, and gold crafts from the northern Balinese region.
The museum opened in 2002 and preserves important items belonging to the Buleleng royal family and heirlooms from local families across generations. Its collection documents the region's story and heritage through time.
Visitors encounter traditional weapons, textiles, and jewelry that showcase the craftsmanship of northern Balinese communities. These objects reveal how locals have expressed their identity and artistic skills through everyday and ceremonial items over generations.
The museum is located within the Pura Seni Sasana cultural area and typically opens Monday through Saturday. Visitors should allow time to explore the different exhibition halls and consider wearing comfortable clothes and shoes for moving around the space.
A special gallery focuses on King Buleleng Ki Gusti Anglurah Panji Sakti, displaying his personal belongings and private collections. This section offers an intimate look at how the local rulers lived and their importance to the region.
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