National Museum of the Philippines

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National Museum of the PhilippinesThe National Museum of the Philippines is the place in Manila that you should not miss to visit. I’ve been into this place when I was still a kid and I will never forget the exhibits that I’ve seen. One exhibit that I will never forget is the Spolarium painting by Juan Luna. This painting is one of the great masterpieces that every Filipinos should be proud of. I know it’s been a long time since I visit the National Museum of the Philippines and for sure there are lots of renovation done in the building and artifacts added for display.

BASIC INFORMATION

spolarium in National Museum of the Philippines

If you are planning to visit the National Museum of the Philippines then these are the information that you should know:

  • The Museum Building is divided into three complexes. It has the National Art Gallery Division, the Museum of the Filipino people, and the Planetarium. At present, the National Art Gallery is under renovation, however you can still visit this gallery for free.
  • The National Art Gallery exhibits famous paintings and sculptures from our Filipino artists like Juan Luna, Hidalgo, and Arellano.
  • The Museum of the Filipino people exhibits artifacts, archaeological findings in the Philippines. A well worth visit for every Filipinos.
  • The Planetarium is a good place for kids to learn about stars, planets, and universe. Sometimes, notable professors and guest speakers give lectures about astronomy.

FEES AND SCHEDULE

The National Museum of the Philippines is open every Tuesday until Sunday. The opening hour is 10:00 am and the closing hour is 5:00 pm. Free admission on Sunday for walk-ins (this is not applicable by groups).

Entrance Fees: Museum of the Filipino People

Student 30.00
Senior Citizen 80.00
Adult 100.00

Groups of 50 and more

Students 25.00
Senior Citizens 40.00
Adults 80.00

Entrance Fees: Planetarium

Students/Children 30.00
Senior Citizen 40.00
Adults/Faculty 50.00

Note: The Planetarium is open Tuesdays to Saturdays

Schedule of Shows in Planetarium

9:00 – 10:00
10:30 – 11:30
1:30 – 2:30
3:30 – 4:30

Guidelines for Museum Tours

1. All guests are required to sign in the visitor’s logbook before viewing the exhibits.
2. Group tours shall be booked before hand. Only groups reserved at the Museum Education Division shall be entertained. Group tours are not allowed on Sundays.
3. Drop off point for groups is outside the NM gate along P. Burgos Avenue and Finance Road. Bags, food, and hand-carried items should be left inside the bus.
4. Buses should park outside the Museum of the Filipino People.
5. Head of the group/coordinator shall first pay the entrance fees and fill up the visitor’s logbook before the group is allowed to begin the tour.
6. Firearms, food, bottled water, and pens are not allowed inside galleries.
7. Smoking is prohibited in the NM premises.
8. Touching artworks and taking photos of exhibit items for commercial purposes inside galleries are strictly prohibited unless otherwise authorized through a special permit from the Director’s Office/ Museum Education Division. Picture taking is allowed for souvenir purposes only. DSLR cameras need special permit. The use of flash photography is strictly prohibited.


Contact Information

Museum Education Division
Telefax #: 527 0278
Email: education@nationalmuseum.gov.ph
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