SAKA Museum Named One of The World's Most Beautiful Museums 2025 by PRIX VERSAILES

SAKA Museum, AYANA Bali’s cultural and knowledge center dedicated to celebrating the island’s vibrant living heritage, has been named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2025. The recognition comes from Prix Versailles, a prestigious award from France that champions intelligent sustainability, cultural expression, and architectural excellence. SAKA Museum is the only museum in Indonesia to be selected this year, joining a global list of seven institutions, including the Grand Palais in Paris, Kunstsilo in Norway, Diriyah Art Futures in Riyadh, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in the United States.

This international recognition honors museums that exemplify outstanding interior and exterior architecture while delivering meaningful visitor experiences that reflect heritage, innovation, and a sense of place. The announcement marks the beginning of the 11th edition of the Prix Versailles, which will continue to reveal leading global projects across various categories throughout the year.

For SAKA Museum, located within the lush grounds of AYANA Bali in Jimbaran, this latest honor adds to a growing list of international accolades. Since opening in 2024, the museum has quickly established itself as one of Indonesia’s foremost cultural institutions, named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024 and selected among the Top 100 in the Kyoto Global Design Awards for its pioneering and sustainable design.

Dr Judith E. Bosnak, Director of SAKA Museum, expressed her gratitude and shared the deeper significance of this recognition: “SAKA Museum has truly become a place of cultural pride and inspiration for Bali. This recognition celebrates the ingenuity of our entire SAKA Museum team, while also underscoring the profound importance of sustainable, accessible, and cutting-edge venues for cultural learning. We hope to inspire others to embrace innovative, inclusive, and sustainable design in Indonesia while encouraging visitors to engage deeply with Bali’s past, present, and future through our immersive cultural experience.”

As a vibrant platform for cultural expression, SAKA Museum continues to expand its programming to deepen public understanding of Balinese identity. New exhibitions explore the island’s spiritual and ecological wisdom through immersive storytelling and world-class presentation. "Kasanga: Nyepi Exhibition" invites visitors to experience Bali’s sacred Day of Silence through sensory installations and contemporary interpretations. "Subak: The Ancient Order of Bali" offers insight into the island’s UNESCO-listed irrigation and water temple systems that have sustained Balinese agriculture and society for centuries. In the upcoming "Heritage Gallery: The Five Elements," visitors are guided through the Balinese spiritual connection to earth, water, fire, air, and ether—elements that shape not just the environment but the soul of the island.

SAKA Museum represents a long-term commitment by AYANA to nurture and promote Balinese culture at both a local and global level. Through its exhibitions, seminars, knowledge center, and permanent collections, the museum aims to spark curiosity and encourage thoughtful cultural engagement while helping to advance museum practices across Indonesia. Its continued recognition on the world stage affirms its role as a leader in sustainable cultural development and architectural achievement.

To plan your visit, purchase admission tickets, or learn more about the ongoing exhibitions, please visit: www.sakamuseum.org

SAKA Museum is a cultural hub for celebrating Bali’s creative, spiritual, and philosophical expressions, while its vast open-air and indoor spaces make it a premier venue for diverse occasions. Through its exhibitions, seminars, knowledge center, and permanent collections, SAKA Museum will spark curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation for Balinese culture while supporting the advancement of museum best practices in Indonesia. The museum is part of AYANA’s commitment to contributing to the Balinese community.

For more information, please visit www.sakamuseum.org

발리 국제 공항에서 12km 떨어진 아야나 발리 (AYANA Bali)는 짐바란 만 위로 1.3km길이의 웅장한 절벽 해안선을 자랑한다. 90헥타르 규모의 리조트는 수상 경력에 빛나는 호텔 4곳이 있다:

아야니 리조트 발리 (AYANA Resort Bali), 294개의 객실과 스위트룸은 클래식한 우아함과 전통적인 발리 미학이 조화를 이루고 있으며, 각 객실은 대리석 욕실, 가구가 비치된 발코니, 객실내 연결된 문이 특징이다.
아야나 세가라 발리 (AYANA Segara Bali), 197개의 객실과 스위트룸이 있으며, 발리에서 영감을 받은 아야나 경험과 실내/외 현대적인 감각이 조화를 이룬다.
아야나 빌라스 발리 (AYANA Villas Bali)73개의 고급 빌라에 전용 플러지 풀과 멋진 바다 배경을 가지고 있다.
림바 바이 아야나 발리 (RIMBA by AYANA Bali), 403개의 객실을 갖추 가족 친화적인 리조트이다.

아야나 발리 (AYANA Bali)는 또한 5성급 리조트 내에 통합된 발리 최초의 순수 주거 커뮤니티인 아야나 레지던스 (AYANA Residences)와 인도양 위 절벽에 위치한 세계에서 가장 큰 수중 치료 해수 풀을 포함 53개의 트리트먼트 룸을 갖춘 수상 경력에 빛나는 아야나 스파, 스파 온더 락이 있다.

아야나 발리 (AYANA Bali)는 미팅, 이벤트, 웨딩을 위한 15개의 장소와, 어린이 수영장, 절벽 아래에 있는 인피니티 오션 비치 풀을 포함한 14개의 수영장, 한적한 해변, 28개의 레스토랑, 비즈니스 센터, 18홀 골프 퍼팅 코스, 2개의 테니스장, 조깅 트랙, 2개의 피트니스 센터, 2개의 키즈 클럽을 보유하고 있다.

담당자: Oka Ciptantio Octorama
이메일 주소: oka.octorama@ayana.com
연락처: +62 812-1806-6808