Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets: A Free Museum of 1,200 Masks in Mas, Ubud

A few kilometres south of central Ubud, in Mas village (Jalan Tegal Bingin, Kemenuh, Gianyar), hides one of Bali’s most impressive museums — and admission is free. Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets holds more than 1,200 masks and thousands of wayang puppets from across Indonesia and Asia, displayed inside a row of antique Javanese joglo pavilions rebuilt on wide lawned grounds.

What You Will See

• Masks of the archipelago: Balinese masks (Rangda, Barong, Sidakarya), Javanese masks, Kalimantan hudoq masks, even Papuan pieces — grouped by region so comparisons are easy.
• Puppets across Asia: Javanese and Balinese wayang kulit and wayang golek, plus puppets from China, India, Japan, Thailand and Europe.
• Joglo architecture: genuine old Javanese teak buildings — as interesting as the collection they house.
• Gardens & rice fields: paths between the pavilions pass ponds and old trees; calm, shaded, and almost never busy.

Visiting Tips

• Allow 1–1.5 hours; the grounds are larger than most people expect.
• Wear shoes that slip off easily — you will step in and out of several joglo.
• Combine it with Mas village itself, Bali’s woodcarving heartland, or stop by on the Ubud–Sanur/Denpasar drive.
• Since it is free, drop something in the donation box — that is what keeps this collection maintained.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: Jalan Tegal Bingin, Mas village, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Gianyar — roughly a 15-minute drive from central Ubud. View on Google Maps
• Opening hours: daily, roughly 08.00–16.00 WITA.
• Tickets: free — there is no entry fee; voluntary donations are much appreciated.
• Reservations: none needed — walk in, sign the guest book at reception, and explore at your own pace. Larger groups should contact the museum in advance via its official website.
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Setia Darma works best as a morning outing before the heat — compare prices and book your Ubud-area stay voucher on AccessiaPass so the museum is only one short ride from your hotel.