List of museums in Metro Manila
Metro Manilais home to a number of noteworthy museums and art galleries showcasing its rich history and culture. The following is a partial list ofmuseumsandart galleriesin the metropolis.
Museum Name | Image | Location | Description |
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Archdiocesan Museum of Manila | 121 Arzobispo Street,Intramuros,Manila | Ecclesiastical museum of the history of theArchdiocese of Manila. | |
Armed Forces of the Philippines Museum | BulwagangHeneral Arturo T. Enrile,Camp Aguinaldo,Quezon City | Traditions, culture and history of theArmed Forces of the Philippines.website | |
Art in Island | Cubao,Quezon City | Interactive art exhibition orselfie museum | |
AIMS Museo Maritimo | Arnaiz AvenuecornerRoxas Boulevard,Pasay | Maritime Museum of theAsian Institute of Maritime Studies.website | |
Ateneo Art Gallery | Katipunan Avenue,Loyola Heights,Quezon City | Modern art gallery.website | |
Ayala Museum | Makati Avenuecorner De La Rosa Street, San Lorenzo,Makati | Philippine history and art gallerywebsite | |
Bahay Nakpil-Bautista | Quiapo, Manila | Historic house museum | |
Bahay Tsinoy | Kaisa Heritage Center, 32 Anda corner Cabildo Streets,Intramuros,Manila | Chinese and Oriental museumwebsite | |
Bantayog ng mga Bayani Museum | Quezon AvenuenearEDSA,Pinyahan,Quezon City | Collection of items of theMartial Lawperiod. | |
Bayanihan Folk Arts Museum | Philippine Women's University,Taft Avenue,Malate, Manila | Ethnological artifacts of various Philippine ethnic groups andBayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Companymemorabilia. | |
Casa Manila | General Luna Street,Intramuros,Manila | Spanish colonial history. | |
CCP Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino | CCP Complex,Roxas Boulevard,Pasay | Museum of performing arts.website | |
The Museum at De La Salle University | 2401Taft Avenue,Malate, Manila | Contemporary Filipino arts.website | |
Escolta Museum | Calvo Building,Escolta Street,Binondo,Manila | Museum of the history of Escolta Street. | |
Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Museum | EARIST,Lacson Avenue,Santa Mesa, Manila | Memorabilia collection of the late Senate PresidentEulogio Rodriguez. | |
The Galeón | Bay City,Pasay | Maritime museum featuring theManila–Acapulco galleon trade | |
GSIS Museo ng Sining | Macapagal Boulevard,Financial Center,Pasay | Filipino arts. | |
Iglesia ni Cristo Museum | Punta,Santa Ana, Manila | Museum of the history and culture of theIglesia ni Cristo.Also originally the location of the first local congregation of the Christian denomination. | |
Iglesia ni Cristo Museum and Gallery | INC Central Office,Commonwealth Avenue,New Era,Quezon City | Museum of the history and culture of theIglesia ni Cristo. | |
Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center | UP Diliman,Roxas Avenue, U.P. Campus,Quezon City | Collection of art, stamps, coins, library, personal papers and memorabilia of Jorge B. Vargaswebsite | |
Jose P. Laurel Memorial Foundation Museum | Roxas BoulevardcornerPedro Gil Street,Malate, Manila | Private museum containing memorabilia of the late PresidentJose P. Laurel.website | |
López Museum and Library | Exchange Road cornerMeralco Avenue,San Antonio,Pasig | Philippine art and history.website | |
Mabini Shrine | Polytechnic University of the Philippines Campus,Santa Mesa, Manila | Historic house museum | |
Macuha Art Gallery | Las Piñas | Macuha Art Gallery | |
Manila Clock Tower Museum | Manila City Hall,Ermita,Manila | Showcases the history of Manila including its history of Manila City Hall. | |
Metropolitan Museum of Manila | BSP Complex,Roxas Boulevard,Malate, Manila | Modern and contemporary visual arts.website | |
The Mind Museum | Third Avenue,Bonifacio Global City,Taguig | Science and technology museum.website | |
The Money Museum | BSP Complex,Roxas Boulevard,Malate, Manila | Numismatic museum, collection of currencies and coins from the different historical periods.website | |
Museo El Deposito | Pinaglabanan Shrine,Corazon de Jesus,San Juan | Museum showcasing the history of the Carriedo water system, including the El Deposito underwater reservoir. | |
Museo ni Manuel Quezon | Quezon Memorial Circle,Elliptical Road,Pinyahan,Quezon City | Contains memorabilia of the late PresidentManuel Quezon. | |
Museo ng Katipunan | Pinaglabanan Shrine,Corazon de Jesus,San Juan | Showcases the contributions of theKatipunan. | |
Museo ng Makati | Jose P. Rizal Avenue,Poblacion,Makati | Repository ofMakati's heritage, historical properties, collections and culture. | |
Museo ng Muntinlupa | Centennial Avenue,Muntinlupa | City Museum[1][2] | |
Museo ng Pag-Asa | 84 Cordillera Street, Lourdes,Quezon City | Museum about feminist movements and art.website | |
Museo Pambata | Roxas Boulevardcorner South Drive,Ermita,Manila | Museum for children. | |
Museo Valenzuela | Fatima Avenue, Marulas,Valenzuela | Repository ofValenzuela's history, culture and heritage. | |
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) | GF School of Design and Arts Building,De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde,Dominga Street, Manila | Housed within the stunning architecture of the College of Saint Benilde's School of Design and Arts (SDA) Campus, designed by local architect Ed Calma, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) is the only space in Manila and the Philippines that approximates an international contemporary art museum and gallery space.
Located within an art college, MCAD's programmes are molded in line with the school's courses. In step with this, MCAD produces outstanding exhibitions with worldwide standards by collaborating with professional artists and curators, both local and international. MCAD provides the experience and exposure to contemporary art works, usually only found outside the country. Its contemporary art exhibitions, projects, as well as other cultural and art-inspired undertakings showcase the possibilities of technology and new media through its internationally designed programme of contemporary art exhibitions enhanced by an ever-widening educational platform.website | |
National Museum of Anthropology | Rizal Park,Ermita,Manila | Anthropology and archaeology.website | |
National Museum of Fine Arts | Rizal Park,Ermita,Manila | Art gallery.website | |
National Museum of Natural History | Rizal Park,Ermita,Manila | Natural history and ethnography.website | |
Omniverse Museum | Glorietta 2,Makati | Collections of pop culture toys and figures from comic books, TV shows, movies, and novels. | |
Pasig City Museum | Plaza Rizal, San Jose,Pasig | Repository ofPasig's culture, tradition and history. | |
PEFTOK Korean War Memorial Hall | Philippine-Korea Friendship Center,Taguig | Museum dedicated to Filipino soldiers of Korean War. | |
Philippine Air Force Aerospace Museum | Andrews Avenue,Villamor Air Base,Pasay | Philippine Air Forcelife and history. | |
Philippine Army Museum | Philippine Army Complex,Lawton Avenue,Fort Bonifacio,Taguig | Military museum of thePhilippine Army.website | |
Philippine National Police Museum | Camp Crame,Quezon City | Traditions, culture and history of thePhilippine National Police. | |
Philippine Science Centrum | E-Com Building,Riverbanks Center,Barangka, Marikina | Hands-on science museum.website | |
Presidential Car Museum | Quezon Memorial Circle,Elliptical Road,Pinyahan,Quezon City | Displays vehicles used by the President of the Philippines | |
The Presidential Museum and Library | MalacañangComplex,Jose Laurel Street,San Miguel, Manila | Philippine political history and presidential memorabilia.website | |
QCX | Quezon Memorial Circle,Elliptical Road,Pinyahan,Quezon City | Displays the history and culture ofQuezon City. | |
Rizal Shrine Museum | Fort Santiago,Intramuros,Manila | Collection of memorabilia of the Philippine national heroJose Rizal. | |
San Agustin Church Museum | General Luna corner Real Streets,Intramuros,Manila | Spanish and Filipino religious art and artifacts.website | |
The Shoe Museum | Jose P. Rizal Street, San Roque,Marikina | Footwear museum, collection ofImelda Marcosshoes.website | |
UP Museum of a History of Ideas | Pedro Gil StreetcornerTaft Avenue,Manila | Natural history | |
UST Museum of Arts and Sciences | University of Santo TomasMain Building,España Boulevard,Sampaloc, Manila | Natural history, visual arts, religious images, ethnography.website | |
Veterans Federation of the Philippines Museum | Veterans Center, Western Bicutan,Taguig | Museum dedicated to the Filipino soldiers of World War II.website | |
Yuchengco Museum | RCBC Plaza,Ayala AvenuecornerGil Puyat Avenue,Salcedo Village,Makati | Filipino and Filipino-Chinese arts.website |
See also
[edit]- List of museums in the Philippines(located in provinces in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao regions)
References
[edit]- ^"MUNTI LGU TO BUILD MODERN" BAKLAD "INSPIRED MUSEUM – City Government of Muntinlupa".Muntinlupacity.gov.ph.Retrieved2 April2019.
- ^Sales, Dexter Cabalza, Roselle Anne (30 April 2017)."Muntinlupa building a museum designed like 'baklad' fish trap".Newsinfo.inquirer.net.Retrieved2 April2019.
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