DREAM MUSEUM ZONE

A perfect 3D museum, known as the Dream Museum Zone, began in Korea. It is one of the popular places to visit in Kuta. The numerous trick arts appear in the museum make its fame glitter. At the entrance itself you can experience the mind-blowing illusion trickery and as you enter the interiors you will be bewitched to see the labyrinth of an Egyptian pyramid. You will be taken to immerse into the world of imagination and then you will be lead to witness a never expected scenario. Places from Venice to Egypt to the Amazon you will come across and you will unknowingly pose for the best shots of your life. There are 120 art pieces created by renowned illusion artists belong to Korea.

With its unique art features and installations, Dream Museum Zone in Bali offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of becoming a part of fairytale worlds. One of the most popular attractions in Bali, the Dream Museum Zone is a unique gallery franchise that allows one to experience paintings and installations as live action through the use of optical illusion.

The Dream Museum Zone is a trick eye museum, operating on 3 dimensional art by creating optical illusions. The museum in Bali showcases Balinese landscapes and scenes from Bali’s cultural history through the use of optical arts. Explore these captivating illusions as part of our Bali tour packages and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Bali.

The museum houses nearly 120 different illusions, including that of underwater marine life and Egyptian pyramids. The inception of the Dream Museum Zone, or DMZ, occurred first in Korea. As the popularity of the museum grew quickly, DMZ developed multiple centers across the world, one of them being in Bali. 

Unlike regular museums, the usual rule of “no touching” and “no photography” is not applied to the Dream Museum Zone. In fact, visitors are encouraged to feel their way through the various exhibits, which require the utility of all five senses in order to fully experience the Museum’s illusory tricks. Spectators are also encouraged to take photographs within the various exhibits, which places them in multiple fantastical situations. 

The museum is divided into fourteen different zones according to the themes of the exhibits housed within them: Contemporary, Egypt, Aquarium, Safari, Renaissance, 18+ Area, Sport, Indonesia, Dream Park, Big & Small, Venice, Korean Pavilion, Luminescence Zone & Jurassic Park. While some exhibits are best enjoyed alone, most of the artwork requires two or more people to create a fun scenario. 

The hospitable staff at the Dream Museum Zone are always ready for creative tips on how to best post within the exhibits, and also help choose the best angle to take a photograph form. It is compulsory to remove all shoes before entering the Museum premises, which is then carried to the exit gate by the staff to avoid any inconvenience on the part of the visitors.

Highlight: Among the attractions, Renaissance and Luminescence pavilions steal the hearts of anyone visiting here. The Renaissance pavilion has a lot of parodies of famous paintings. Mona Lisa carrying a fruit basket or Van Gogh standing with shaving foam or different animal themes paintings are all making the interior quite amusing. You are free to pose as you are really in these places or situations as the 3-dimensional illusion art makes everything look like alive.

Timings: 09:00 am to 10:00 pm on all days.

Entry fee: USD 10 is the entry fee per person.

Location: Jl. Nakula No. 33X, Legian. It is located at a distance of 1.6 kms from Seminyak.

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How To Reach

The Ngurah Rai International Airport is located around 8.5 kilometers away from the Dream Museum Zone. There is no public transport connecting the two places. The only way to arrive at the DMZ from the Airport is to take a taxi or a cab, or to drive here in one’s own car.

It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the Museum from the Airport, depending upon traffic. One can also rent a bike or a scooter to travel between the two places.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit the Museum is during the warmer summer months between May and July. During this time, the weather in Bali remains relatively warm and showers are few. The Museum remains extremely crowded during the weekends, especially during the holiday season.

It is best to visit the Museum during weekdays. It is also advisable to visit Dream Museum Zone during the early evening, after 04.00pm, when the crowd here is the least.

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Other Essential Information

- Location: Jl. Nakula No.33X, Legian, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

- Timings: The museum remains open between 09.00AM to 10.00PM on all days of the week.

- Price : The tickets are priced at Rp. 100,000 for locals, and USD 10 for foreigners. Entry is free for children below the age of 3 years.

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Tips for Visiting Dream Museum Zone

1. Booking tickets online is recommended, to avail special discounts.

2. Do not forget to take your camera along while visiting the Dream Museum Zone. If you dont have a camera, keep your phone batteries at full charge as continuous photography may be a heavy strain on the battery life.

3. Look out for the photo points marked out on the floor of the Museum, which mark the best angle and spot for taking a picture in an exhibit.

4. If you run out of postures or ideas for posing within an exhibit, do not hesitate to ask the Museum staff, who are only a call away.

5. There is a parking lot available at the Museum.

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