About National Museum of the Philippines

The national museum is a government organization inclusive of an ethnographic, archaeological, anthropological and visual art collection. The museum has four complexes, each with a collection of art and artifacts relating to zoology, anthropology and botany. It has the national planetarium and museum depicting natural history, fine arts and anthropology The second floor has a skeleton of a reptile that is hanging from the ceiling of the reception hall which makes for an interesting and unnatural hanging. There are various replicas of rain forests, mangroves and the species thriving in these habitats. It also features a rainforest diorama. Gallery X features the marine realm and depicts various species of sharks and manta ray replicas providing an experience of boarding a submarine and the way abyss looks. 

Must See

  • Art and artifacts symbolizing love, unity and peace
  • Murals signifying the existence of historical heroes
  • A dome-shaped DNA like structure 
  • The replica of the rainforest 

How to reach

(9.5 km) via Buendia Ave/Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave and Roxas Blvd/R-1

By Metro: LRT1 Baclaran Roosevelt, 14.55 P is the fare.

By Bus: LFTRB-PUB1109-Makati Ave and it takes 28 minutes, 16.62P is the fare.

Tips

  • Do not carry any food or beverages inside the museum
  • Avoid wearing hats and caps inside the museum
  • Refrain from whacky and disrespectful poses
  • Photography is allowed with the use of a camera free from flash
  • Taking videos is prohibited
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Pregnant women and children can use the lower entrance

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 25.36°C

 

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