Campuhan Ridge Walk
Bali, Indonesia
Blanco Renaissance Museum, Ubud, Bali
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Ticket
- ≈ IDR 50,000, includes a drink
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daily ≈ 9:00–17:00
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h
- With kids
- Better without small kids
- Collection
- 300+ works by Antonio Blanco
- Time needed
- About an hour
- Location
- Campuhan hill, ≈ 1 km from central Ubud
Key facts
1912–1999lifespan of painter Antonio Blanco, born in Manila
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Wikipedia: Antonio Blanco (painter)1952the year Blanco arrived in Bali
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Wikipedia: Antonio Blanco (painter)1998the museum opened in his home
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Wikipedia: Antonio Blanco (painter)300+works on display, in chronological order
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Wikipedia: Antonio Blanco (painter)Royal giftthe land was given by the ruler of Ubud
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Wikipedia: Antonio Blanco (painter)≈ 1 kmfrom central Ubud
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OSRM routeTickets and opening hours
Admission is about IDR 50,000 and usually includes a drink at the café overlooking the valley. The museum is generally open daily from around 9:00 to 17:00. These figures aren't officially published, so check before you go.
Photography inside the galleries is usually not allowed — take your pictures in the garden and on the terrace. Allow about an hour for the galleries, garden and a drink.
Who was Antonio Blanco?
Antonio Maria Blanco (1912–1999) was born in Manila, worked in Florida and California and, like Gauguin, dreamed of Tahiti. Instead his travels took him via Hawaii, Japan and Cambodia to Bali, where he arrived in 1952 and stayed for the rest of his life.
In 1953 he married Balinese dancer Ni Ronji, who became his main muse. The ruler of Ubud gave him land on a hill above the river, where he built his home and studio. Collectors of his work included Ingrid Bergman and Michael Jackson, and the King of Spain awarded him an order that entitled him to the honorific 'Don'.
Inside the museum
The museum opened in December 1998, in the artist's home, a year before his death. It shows more than 300 works hung chronologically, so you can follow how Blanco's style evolved. His great subject is women: portraits, Balinese dancers and romantic, sensual figures painted in a dreamy manner.
Many paintings sit in frames Blanco made himself — carved, gilded and sometimes oddly shaped. Some rooms hold more intimate works, worth knowing if you're visiting with children.
The building and garden
The museum is a work of art in itself: a theatrical building with columns and a dome, approached by a broad staircase with a giant sculpture and naga serpents. It's often compared to the flamboyance of Salvador Dalí.
All around is a garden of statues, flowers and Balinese tedung parasols, and the terrace looks over the Wos River valley and rice fields. Colourful parrots live in the garden and are popular photo companions.
How to get to the Blanco Museum
The museum sits on Campuhan hill, about 1 km west of central Ubud, by the bridge over the Wos River. From the centre it's a 15-minute walk along Jalan Raya Ubud or a couple of minutes by taxi.
From the airport it's about 36 km, 1–1.5 hours with traffic. The Campuhan Ridge Walk and central Ubud's palace and market are close by.
How to get to the Blanco Renaissance Museum
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- On foot from central Ubud — about 1 km west, 15 minutes.
- Taxi or scooter — a couple of minutes; there's parking.
- From the airport — about 36 km, 1–1.5 hours by transfer.
- Nearby: the Campuhan Ridge Walk and Ubud Palace.
Is the Blanco Museum worth it?
Yes, if you enjoy art or eccentric house-museums: it's a rare place where the paintings, frames, building and garden all came from one imagination.
YesGo's take: Blanco's painting is an acquired taste, and you can't take photos in the galleries. If traditional Balinese art interests you more, pick another Ubud museum; if you want to see an artist's flamboyant world, come here.
Ubud and Bali compared
Museums and cultural sites on Bali rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Saraswati Temple | 45 | 30 min | free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 | 14 min walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) | 45 | 30 min | Free | 16 min walk |
| Blanco Renaissance Museumyou are here | 38 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | — |
| Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) | 35 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 4.0 km |
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| Tirta Empul Temple | 24 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 | 12.0 km |
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| Bajra Sandhi Monument | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 18.6 km |
| Tirta Gangga Water Palace | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 38.0 km |
| Penglipuran Village | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 14.8 km |
| Uluwatu Temple | 23 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000 | 40.5 km |
| Ulun Danu Beratan Temple | 23 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 100,000 | 27.9 km |
| Taman Ujung Water Palace | 23 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 41.7 km |
| Besakih Temple | 22 | 2 h | IDR 150,000 | 26.2 km |
| Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle | 43.3 km |
| Tulamben | 19 | 3 h | Small fee | 45.0 km |
Ubud on foot
The Campuhan Ridge Walk in the morning, then the Blanco Museum and central Ubud with the palace. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Campuhan Ridge Walk1 h 15 min · free
- 4 min walk from the previous stopBlanco Renaissance Museumyou are here1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- 16 min walk from the previous stopUbud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)30 min · Free
3 places · about 3 h 5 min with walks · 20 min on foot in total
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How to do it right
- No photos in the galleries — shoot in the garden.
- A café drink is usually included in the ticket.
- Pair it with the Campuhan Ridge Walk.
- Some rooms may not suit young children.
- Nearby: Campuhan Ridge Walk.
Questions
Where is the Blanco Renaissance Museum?
On Campuhan hill in Ubud, about 1 km west of the centre.
How much is the Blanco Museum ticket?
About IDR 50,000, usually with a drink; prices can change.
What are the opening hours?
Usually daily from around 9:00 to 17:00.
Who was Antonio Blanco?
A Manila-born painter who lived in Bali from 1952 until 1999.
How many paintings are in the museum?
More than 300 works, hung in chronological order.
Can you take photos inside?
Usually not in the galleries; the garden and terrace are fine.
Is the museum suitable for kids?
With caveats: some paintings are intimate in content.
How long do you need?
About an hour including the garden and café.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Wikipedia: Antonio Blanco (painter) — biography, arrival in Bali, marriage, the land gift, museum opening, number of works, building
- Ubud travel guides — ticket price, hours, photography rules, garden (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q4924960 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances to central Ubud and the airport
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