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Le Mayeur Museum

Jalan Pantai Sanur, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
0361 286201 ‎
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As featured in Bali on a Budget and 2 other guides
Ranked #4 of 13 attractions in Sanur
Type: Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: This small museum at the north end of Sanur Beach evokes a time of innocence and beauty before the introduction of relatively recent laws banning... more » Owner description: This small museum at the north end of Sanur Beach evokes a time of innocence and beauty before the introduction of relatively recent laws banning "immodest dress." Even more impressive than the paintings by the Belgian artist of the young Balinese dancer he married and her friends is the small mansion in which the art and artifacts are housed: a lovely example of Balinese architecture decorated with finely carved and gilded wooden shutters. « less
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This place could be a gem but it is totally neglected. A shame to let such a heritage just rott away. This could and should be a tourist magnet but the management is totally underwhelming. Right now no need to go.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This was the home of a Belgian artist. His art is beautiful, sensual, colourful and using his young model Balinese Ni Pollak (later became his wife). Their home, now the gallery is well preserved but his art should be kept in controlled atmosphere airconditioning. Some of the paintings due to time and salt damage have faded considerably. We loved this... More

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Bali, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Beautiful paintings, but very shame that the government who has been trusted by the late artisan didn't maintain the place and not restore the paintings periodically as it should be ....

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Its a lovely house you can imagine the people living there. Also a love story of the artist and balinese dancer

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Ternat, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Small but atmospheric museum, showing work and house of Belgian artist Le Mayeur. The house is set in a small but beautiful garden en the paintings are very evocative. A small gem.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

A small, dingy set of unremarkable, fading and poorly curated paintings, most of the previous owner's young Balinese wife in various states of undress. The gardens are tiny and unkempt as well. We spent several happy an interested hours at Art museums in Ubud and maybe 15 minutes here. Avoid!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This small museum compound, tucked away off the beach walk in Sanur, is a step back into old Bali. It is housed in Mayeur's original home, and the fact that it is not professionally curated adds to the mystique. Old, faded sketches and musty corners don't hide the fact that this was an important artist, and that his work is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Fantastic place but for the sake of visitors and the artwork the place needs to air conditioned or at least coolled by fans!

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Melbourne
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

you cant really see the paintings as they are covered in reflective glass which makes it hard to view them. It was ok, but I wouldn't make it a must see or anything . If you have nothing to do one day and its raining , go !

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Sligo, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I arrived alone, paid my entry fee and went inside the very dark rooms and at first felt a bit disappointed. Then a kind man came in and switched all the lights on for me ( think he may have been a gardener). Le Mayeur's paintings are exquisite, and what a wonderful setting, probably does need more money for upkeep,... More

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