I decided to escape the May heat by visiting the national gallery hosted in the National Museum building. To be clear - this is not the Museum of the Filipino People hosted in the old Finance Building but the National Museum building that presently is essentially a museum of art/National Gallery. As pointed out by a previous reviewer, the galleries... More

It was worth spending a couple of hours here and a nice break from the April heat. Start with the Wreck of the San Diego on the first floor, then work your way up the levels. Some displays were closed but there was enough to see. Note that Sunday is Free Day and it is not even crowded. A beautiful... More

I should say that this is a great visit, and truth is I still find it interesting. I have visited many museums. Now this one is boring. No offense. You need to visit with a really good tour guide otherwise you would rather sit it out. Also check the schedules with your tour operator. Make sure it is the first... More

went there with the kids and we were all excited going from one room to another viewing all works on display. we can visualize how our ancestors lived through their works and arts.

One of the most under-rated must-see's in the metropolis. Sadly, too small a percentage of the Filipino people actually take time to visit this amazing historical archive. Highly-improved and very innovative, considering its very tiny share from the national budget. Kudos for holding up through the years. Must check this out.

The collection of Filipino artists was a good gallery and definitely the highlight of the museum. Probably could have left after visiting this good exhibit. The building is poorly labeled and you kind of have to wander around hunting for the exhibits. All in all, not what is expected of a "national" museum.

tour guides are knowledgeable and very accommodating. the displays are well put together

Well we took up anthropologist in my college days, so we had this tour in here. one thing ill say. this building is enormous. Some parts of it are airconditioned and some are not, maybe to preserved the artifacts?.. Overall this place has almost all of the artifacts ive never seen and well packs allot of knowledge kept inside this... More

the national museum is the single place where rich filipino cultural heritage are on display. when passing by manila, spend a day at the museum to appreciate better filipino heritage and culture