Museum Le Mayeur

We were intrigued by the museum by the beach and decided to check it out. Entry is 100k per person. On the plus side, the architecture is stunning—both inside and out—and the gardens are beautiful and well-maintained. However, the artwork felt a bit neglected, and the art shop was underwhelming, which was a bit disappointing. Still worth a visit if you appreciate unique architecture and tranquil gardens.

Stunning garden and enjoyable areas to sit and imagine how it was in the past during Le Mayeur and Ni Pollok's days. Unfortunately, the collection is not as well maintained as the garden is. Even the replicas looked neglected. I got the chance to see Le Mayeur's well preserved original work in another museum in Bali, hence the ones presented here are pale comparison. The challenge of running a museum by the beach, weathered the tropical humidity, with limited budget. Still, I enjoyed looking at the architecture and the furniture. Heartbroken seeing a large tree being chopped down for the root disrupted the concrete path outside. We agreed that the tree must be older that this museum. Exploring the areas and wishing there are more stories presented here to elaborate the art, the lives, and how the museum survive to what it is now. We spent about half an hour sitting in the verandah and chatting with another tourists who mused about his previous visit to this establishment some two decades ago and meeting a painter who was able to copy Le Mayeur's art to the details. None of that exists now. I didn't even notice any shops or merchandise on diplay. Yet, I am sure they are doing their best.

Overall a very nice museum to see some cool paintings from various different mediums, as well as furniture and photographs from the past. There are 2 buildings which house the collection, but it seems that one of them seems to be not finished. A bit more signs to explain the context and the history of the place and better care for the collection should definitely be added for the future. Definitely a nice little detour if you have the time, would take around 15 minutes 👍. Remember to not take any photographs of the collection!

Cost is double advertised price at 100k per person. Artworks are difficult to view as covered by dirty & smeary glass. Beautiful garden, pond etc & the carved woodwork in & around the buildings is magnificent. Interesting little place. Not much information offered & takes maybe 10 or 15 mins.

Sometimes going to museum not just about being able to enjoy the art or historic pieces exhibited. Its more to honoring the person that has created or collecting & preserved them. Paying some fee in hope could help them maintain the place, a form of thank you for preserving the place. The place was dusty, poor lighted in some part, not much was exhibited as some reviewer stated. There were 1 painting that has 2 lights lighting directly to it, making one difficult to see the details. But walking around intrigues me. The urge to paint in him must be so huge to bear. He used rice sacks (bagor), hardboard and plywood for canvas. The stroke sketched was full of confidence, showing his passion and love.

Love this painter, can imagine why he chooses to stay at Bali, the building is beautiful but exhibition need adjustment to protect these paintings

(+) I personally love all of Le Mayeur work; some are reproductions, while the original ones are kept in the new building right next to the house. The house itself is beautiful with exquisite carvings. Lovely garden and pond, too. (-) The house, furniture and painting collection needs immediate restoration. Perhaps a collaboration of professionals from Indonesia and. Belgium. I see termites everywhere. The lighting needs adjustment since it reflects on the glasses that protect the paintings, making it hard to enjoy the paintings. Some windows need to be blocked, the direct sunlight is damaging the paintings. They recently increased the entry ticket price. Rp.30.000 for Indonesian nationals/adults and Rp.100.000 for foreigners.

Well worth the stroll up Sanur beach to see this. First a sumptuous example of 1930s Balinese architecture and décor set in peaceful gardens with the sound of the ocean just over the wall; second to see the works of the Belgian artist who settled here, Le Mayeur. Personally I preferred the impressionistic oil paintings of landscapes and harbour scenes to the (numerous) aquarelles and drawings of bare-breasted Balinese women. Just saying.