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A 5,000-square-meter purpose-built cultural center located within the 90-hectare Ayana Estate Bali, the <a href="https://www.sakamuseum.org?DestinAsian">Saka Museum</a> is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the island. Named after the ancient Balinese Saka (solar–lunar) calendar, the museum symbolizes a bridge connecting Bali’s past, present, and future. Designed by Napp Studio &amp; Architects, it gracefully blends open-air gardens and indoor galleries with inclusive features, such as wheelchair-friendly pathways and attentive staff assistance. Inside, the museum is arranged across three levels, each offering a distinct experience of Balinese heritage. On the first floor, Indonesian poetry graces the walls alongside collections of stone statues, gamelan and other traditional musical instruments—and a rare 19th-century star calendar once used to predict destiny. This floor also hosts the Subak: The Ancient Order of Bali exhibition, which highlights the island’s UNESCO-listed water irrigation system rooted in the Tri Hita Karana philosophy. Nearby, a state-of-the-art auditorium screens short films about Nyepi, Bali’s sacred Day of Silence, while the Knowledge Center serves as a specialized library and archive featuring lontar manuscripts, ancient timetables, and curated materials on Balinese life. On the second floor, some towering <a href="https://destinasian.com/editorial/walking-among-giants-at-ayana-bali" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ogoh-ogoh</a>—mythological effigies built for Nyepi—exceed 10 meters in height. An enchanting open-air terrace is crowned with a floating stage above a reflective water pool, creates a striking venue for cultural performances and ceremonies for up to 400 guests. At the summit on the third floor, an immersive dome installation invites visitors on a contemplative audiovisual journey through the sky during Nyepi, reflecting the symbolism of silence and renewal. Saka Museum is open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. —Eqqi Syahputra
<a href="https://www.sakamuseum.org?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sakamuseum.org</a> 
+62 361 702 222 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VahxWW3ejXubS5aJ9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Bali</a>

Saka Museum: From Past to Present