NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES

I decided to visit the National Museum, which is right at the heart of Manila. If you have the entire day to spend in central Manila, a side trip to the nearby Intramuros walled city sounds like a good plan as well. The National Museum is comprised of two separate buildings stationed along Padre Burgos Avenue, Manila.

A ticket to the museum is priced is FREE and you can have access to a collection of 1,000+ fine art pieces, stunning archaeological pieces, and over 300,000 specimens of natural history pieces!

It was my first time going here and I am fascinated. The National Museum serves as a repository of Philippine heritage through its historical and ancestral collections.

The National Museum was originally designed as the public library by Ralph Harrington Doane, which explains the elegantly-decorated hall upon entering the museum.  More than the art and the exhibits, I liked how grand and voguish the edifice of the museum is, which sets the mood with its well-appointed structure, and polished marble aisle and arches. Aside from that, there are a lot of Instagram-worthy spots in the museum as well so you may want to check those out! ?

A DAY AT THE MUSEUM:

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National Museum of the Philippines

Address: Padre Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila

Telephone No.: (+632) 527-02-78

Operating Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph