Le Mayeur Museum (Museum Le Mayeur)

Le Mayeur Museum occupies the former home of the Belgian painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès on Jl. Hang Tuah, on the Sanur beachfront in Denpasar Selatan, Bali, Indonesia. Le Mayeur settled in Sanur in the 1930s, married the Balinese legong dancer Ni Pollok, and lived and worked in this house until he died in the 1950s. The house later became a museum. It is built in traditional Balinese style, with carved wooden doors, windows and panels, a pavilion layout and a small garden, and it sits within a short walk of the sea. Inside, visitors see a collection of his paintings, which often show Balinese women, dancers, temple scenes and coastal life in an impressionistic, colourful style, along with personal furniture, carvings and photographs. Some works are faded, and displays are simple, but the house itself, with its intricate woodwork and period atmosphere, is the main draw. A visit takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Foreign adult admission is reported at around IDR 100,000, though figures vary, so confirming at the gate is advisable. Opening hours are roughly 8:00 to 16:00 daily except some holidays. Morning visits are the quietest and pair well with a stroll along the Sanur beach path, just five minutes away. Photo angles include the carved gateway, the pavilion doors and the garden. Visitors should check whether photography inside is permitted and avoid using flash, which can damage the paintings. Modest dress is appreciated.