Aljohn M.

Fajilagmago

G12 – Dewey

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM

It goes by a different official name, which is the Museum of the Filipino People. Located
in Rizal Park in Manila, this is a museum with easy access. Although the original
building was meant for a public library, it was later renovated in 2003. It has turned into
an art gallery since then. The exhibits are practically divided into two: natural history and
cultural heritage. Natural history covers the areas of botany, zoology, geology and
paleontology, while cultural heritage includes anthropology, fine arts, and archaeology.

AYALA MUSEUM
Located in business district of Ayala in Mekati, the building has got a trendy, modern
look. Different from the National Museum, which is government owned, this one is
managed by private and so far, it has been the most popular private museum with the
most visitors in the country.
MIND MUSEUM

Cooperating with ASPAC (Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres)
and ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers), this museum tries to give its
visitors educational experiences that will provide better understanding about nature.
Recognized to be of world class quality, its galleries are surely worth visiting.

University of Santo Tomas Museum of Arts and Sciences

Positioned in the university main building, this museum is a part of Santo Tomas
University, which makes it the oldest in the country. The museum was meant to be used
as an observation center. The collections include botany, biology and mineral.
Currently, there have been new additions to the collections: cultural objects and
artifacts, such as musical instruments, metal crafts, and household tools.
RIZAL SHRINE
As the name suggests, this Spanish-Colonial looking house is dedicated for the
country’s hero, Jose Rizal. Designed and reconstructed during the era of President
Quirino to take after the original house of the hero’s, which was destroyed in World War
II, the museum displays things that are related to Jose Rizal, such as his photographs,
books, and even his execution coat. In addition to that, the well in the house has been
featured as a wishing well for its visitors.

PALAWAN MUSEUM
The museum owns vast collections that show the rich cultural heritage of Palawan.
Those who fancy finding out more about Palawan would be happy to see the exhibits:
the first Philippine man’s skull and bones found in Tabon Caves along with other fossils,
artifacts and relics representing Palawan historical and cultural heritage. The displayed
items are divided into several sections: history, anthropology, archaeology, biology, and
ethnology. Apart from that, a library can be found in the museum. It is home to various
donated books, some of which are hard to find elsewhere.
CLARK MUSEUM
Mount Pinatubo eruption, the transformation of Pampanga as one of the Philippine
business zones, relics of Angeles City are some of the things that are available in Clark
Museum. Located in Clark Special Economic Zone, the place which was previously
used as US Military Base gives off its own magnet for tourists with high regard to
historical and cultural values.

MUSEO PAMBATA
The Museo Pambata is a children’s interactive museum, the first of its kind in the
Philippines. It is in a sense an alternative to the formal classroom environment where
learning resembles a one-way street – the teacher imparts knowledge and the students
absorb it. In Museo Pambata, children can use their total senses and learn various
concepts at their own pace. It excites the minds of the young, inspires them to learn
more, and most importantly revitalizes what child learning should be: fun and exciting.
BENCAB MUSEUM

The BenCab Museum’s structure alone is a fine work of art. It’s a four-level museum
that features modern architecture with high ceiling, glass walls, and windows that allow
natural light to come in. The street level is where the entrance to the museum is. The
2nd and 3rd levels are where the galleries and other art installations can be found while
the 4th level is where the cafe is located.

PUZZLE MANSION TAGAYTAY

The Puzzle Mansion is a museum in Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines which hosts a

collection of jigsaw puzzle which is recognized as the biggest in the world according to
Guinness.