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Batur Geopark Museum

Jalan Raya Penelokan, Batur Selatan, Bali

Description

The Batur Geopark Museum has dioramas and exhibits describing the geology, biodiversity, and culture of the Batur UNESCO Global Geopark centred around the Batur stratovolcano, its accompanying lake and its two calderas. There is also information about nearby Gunung Agung, another volcano that is Bali's highest summit.

Access & Transport

The museum is on the rim of the Batur caldera in Kinamani, at the junction with the road from Bangli. It is 30km / 1h northeast of Ubud and 70km / 2h30 from Kuta-Seminyak, Lake Batur is 4km downhill by road.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest starting your day with a hike up Mt Batur followed by coffee or lunch in Kintamani and then an hour in the museum. It is also possible to combine this activity with Besakih temple, a 35mins drive away.

Meta review

The museum is not well-known at all but gets positive online reviews. It is described as interesting, providing a good overview of the region's geological history and worthy of having more visitors (there are some school trips though). Some good feedback about the staff's friendliness as well.

Environmental & Social

Moderate carbon footprint on a per-visitor basis (the air is much cooler than in the plains). Educational content

Conclusion

The museum is a worthwhile educational addition that provides visitors to the Batur area with a scientific explanation of what they have been admiring together with some info on the local ecosystems. Do not be surprised if there are hardly any visitors here, it is not advertised and it is a long drive from the main tourist centers of the island.

Key positive

Good dioramas and display for children

Free admission

Key negative

None

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible to visitors with reduced mobility (ramps)

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 16:00

Tuesday08:00 - 16:00

Wednesday08:00 - 16:00

Thursday08:00 - 16:00

Friday -

Saturday08:00 - 14:00

Sunday08:00 - 14:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
IDR 20,000
Adult
16 - 64
IDR 20,000
Child
3 - 15
IDR 15,000
Infant
0 - 2
IDR 0
Age threshold is not specified online

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