When was the last time you visited a museum or gallery near you?
Museums and galleries allow us to get up close and personal with events and works of art that we usually see in textbooks. According to the website of Southwest Museums and Libraries Associations of America, those who get firsthand information are more likely to retain knowledge later in life.
As we observe Museums and Galleries Month in the Philippines, let’s take a look at some budget-friendly museums in the metro that offer free admissions or at least an entrance fee of P200 and below.
AFP MUSEUM
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Museum portrays the rich and glorious Filipino martial traditions. It aims to showcase the vision, ideals and glory of Filipino soldiers and the heroic contributions of the AFP to nation building, and the country’s sovereignty and integrity.
Inside the two-storey building is a collection of war relics, weapons, and documents dating back to the Spanish colonial period. The uniform of the Philippines’ first president, General Emilio Aguinaldo, is also displayed in the museum.
source: heritageispeople blogspot
ADDRESS: Bulwagang Heneral Arturo T. Enrile, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (by appointment on Saturdays and Sundays)
ENTRANCE FEE: students – P20 for student | P25.00 for adult | P10 for military dependent | free for veterans, retired and active military members
CONTACTS: 912-7664 or https://www.facebook.com/AFP-Museum-191933287536900/
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BAHAY TSINOY
Located within the walls of Intramuros, the Bahay Tsinoy Gallery and Museum documents the history, lives and contributions of the Chinese to Philippine culture and history.
Lifelike dioramas are used to depict lives of the Chinese during the different eras. Old coins, porcelain, and photo collections can also be found in the museum.
source: bahaytsinoy.org
courtesy: bahaytsinoy.org
ADDRESS: KAISA HERITAGE CENTER 32 Anda St. cor. Cabildo St., Intramuros, Manila,
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Adults – P100 | Students – P60
CONTACTS: 527-6083 | 0922 8901357 | http://www.bahaytsinoy.org
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Based on its website, the National Museum is an educational, scientific and cultural institution that acquires, documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters scholarly study and public appreciation of works of art, specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of our cultural heritage and natural history.
Its collections include Fine Art, Archeology, Ethnography and Natural History. It also houses one of the country’s most famous paintings, the Spoliarium by Juan Luna.
source: http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/
source: http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/
ADDRESS: Padre Burgos Drive, City of Manila, Philippines
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Free but a reservation must be made for 20 or more visitors
CONTACTS: 527-0278 | http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/Visit/Booking.html
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA
The Metropolitan Museum of Manila was originally built as a venue for international art exhibitions in 1976, aimed at expanding the exposure of Filipinos to the visual arts of foreign cultures while enhancing cultural diplomacy. Recently, in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), it refocused on showcasing contemporary art by Filipino and international artists.
source: metmuseum
ADDRESS: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard,
Malate-Manila, Philippines
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Children above three years old, students, adults & foreign guests – P100 | senior citizens and persons with disabilities – P80
CONTACTS: 708-7829 | http://www.metmuseum.ph/
MOWELFUND MUSEUM
MOWELFUND stands for Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc, which is a non-stock non-profit social welfare, educational, and industry development foundation organized and established in 1974. The Mowelfund complex houses photos, props from films and other memorabilia of Philippine cinema.
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ADDRESS: 66 Rosario Drive, Cubao, Quezon City
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Fridays | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: P125
CONTACTS: 727-1915 | 727-1961 | 0928-7213883 | http://mowelfund.com/
MUSEO NG KALINANGANG PILIPINO
The museum gathers together the works of Filipino traditional artists in an effort to preserve Filipino artistic traditions. Nestled in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the museum presents special changing exhibitions, provides curatorial assistance, and organizes workshops on indigenous art forms.
source: culturalcenter.gov.ph
ADDRESS: Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: adults – P40 | students and children – P30
CONTACTS: 832-5094, 832-1125 local 1508 | http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/
MUSEO NG KATIPUNAN
Located in San Juan City, the Katipunan Museum was specifically built to showcase the contributions of the Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) formed in 1892 to fight the Spanish colonists. Apart from the usual life-size figures in museums, this one has an e-learning center, a stereopticon room and mini-library, which make learning fun, especially for kids.
source: http://www.mymomfriday.com/
source: http://www.sanjuancity.gov.ph/
ADDRESS: Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine (Museo ng Katipunan, Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan City
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Free
CONTACTS: 576-4336 | 385-5896 | http://nhcp.gov.ph/museums/pinaglabanan-memorial-shrine/
MUSEO PAMBATA
Unlike traditional museums where items are displayed behind glass, Museo Pambata features hands-on exhibits that encourage children to explore and discover various concepts while they play.
source: http://www.museopambata.org/
source:http://www.museopambata.org/
ADDRESS: Museo Pambata Foundation, Inc.Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive, Manila
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Free for museum workers and teachers with IDs | Free for Manila residents every Tuesdays | P250 regular rate for children and adult
CONTACTS: 523-1797 | 536-0595 | +63 918-382-2212 | http://www.museopambata.
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE CENTRUM
The Philippine Science Centrum houses over 100 interactive exhibits in 10 galleries. It is known as the country’s pioneer interactive science museum for children and adults, who want to touch, twist, play, hear, and see science while having fun.
source: http://www.science-centrum.ph/
source: http://www.science-centrum.ph/
ADDRESS: E-Com Building, Riverbanks Center,Barangka, Marikina City
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Saturday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Php 130 | Teachers (with ID) and children below 2 years old – FREE of charge | Senior Citizens with ID – 50% discount
CONTACTS: 942-5136 | 0917-526-6356 | http://www.science-centrum.ph/
PINTO ART MUSEUM
This contemporary art space is located at the Silangan Gardens inside a private subdivision in Antipolo, Rizal. Several art galleries can be found in the open-air Mediterranean-inspired villas.
source: Paul Michael Caisip
source: Paul Michael Caisip
ADDRESS: 1 Sierra Madre St., Grand Heights, Antipolo, Rizal
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: P200 for regular ticket | senior citizens and PWD with valid IDs – P180 | children and students with proper school IDs – P100 | children below 3 years old – free
CONTACTS: 6971015 | https://www.facebook.com/Pinto-Art-Museum-281376918562097/
QCX (QUEZON CITY EXPERIENCE)
Quezon City Experience is an interactive museum showcasing the city’s rich history and transformation as the country’s premier city. With the use of technology, QCX also provides visitors a chance to interact with the displays and allows them to take selfies in each gallery.
source: http://quezoncity.gov.ph/
ADDRESS: Quezon Memorial Cirlcle, Elliptical Road, Barangay Central, Diliman, Quezon City
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Students with ID – P80 | Quezon City resident – P100 (must present valid ID with address) | Non-Quezon City resident – P150 | Free admission for children 6 years and below
CONTACTS: 0906 566 9382 | 988-4242 | http://quezoncity.gov.ph/
YUCHENGCO MUSEUM
The Yuchengco Museum has the primary goal of fostering a greater public appreciation of the finest international, national cultural, historical, design exhibitions and programs through its rooms: Sino-Filipino Expressions; Bridging Cultures; Design as Art, Art as Design; and Culture and Development.
source: yuchengcomuseum.org
ADDRESS: RCBC Plaza corner Ayala and Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: adults – P100 | students, children, seniors, and PWDs – P50
CONTACTS: 889 – 1234| https://yuchengcomuseum.org
So the next time you find yourself with a tight budget, remember you can still have your unlimited fill of the culture and the arts with these museums. Celebrate our culture and history with these affordable must-visits.