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Bahay Tsinoy, Museum of Chinese in Philippine Life

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Museum & heritage center exploring contributions & influences of the Chinese in Philippine culture. People often mention Chinese, museum, history, Philippines, informative, nice, visit, people,


Address

32 Anda St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines

Contact

+63 2 8527 6083

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (227 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Chinese (34) museum (17) history (15) Philippines (14) informative (6) nice (6) visit (6) people (6)
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  • 5/5 Crystallene Grace R. 4 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    This museum has the best visual display among the museums in Intramuros. The exhibit items are all placed in a way your eyes sees no empty space. First floor displays the beginning of Chinese being in the Philippines and Chinese people's jobs, while the 2nd floor displays influential/popular personalities with Chinese roots. They also have two wifis, one for each floors.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raywollesen F. 2 years ago on Google • 354 reviews
    The Bahay Tsinoy features and showcases the cultural and social aspect of life that the Chinese community has contributed to the environs of Manila and in the country as a whole. Life size exhibits/dioramas of the early phases of the Chinese immigrant society are displayed and the different roles that they played are made plain to see. At the time we were there, there was a special exhibit showing the phenomenon of Mao Zedong in mainland China.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anna K. 3 months ago on Google • 680 reviews New
    Museum showcases links between the Filipino and Chinese cultures over the centuries. The exposition is set to prove crucial role of the Chinese in shaping the history of the Philippines, by showing how, for example that Rizal was of Chinese descent or that many churches, including San Augustin, were built by Chinese. Information describing an era after 1898 uses terms like American occupation or regime. We found it bit of a propaganda tactic. Apart from that, we found the Museum interesting and informative. Worth visiting. No crowds. After long closure due to the pandemic and the renovation, the museum was reopened in September 2023. It’s open from 10 am. Admission is 100 pesos for an adult and 60 pesos for a student.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bryan P. 7 years ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Stumbled into this museum while visiting intramuros. Normally, I wouldn't care to drop by a museum like this but I ended up finding it a little bit interesting. Historical museum celebrating Chinese Filipinos with lifelike mannequins and dioramas. We were the only ones in here at the time, so it was a nice air-conditioned break from the outside world.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sila G. 4 years ago on Google • 156 reviews
    The entrance fee is 100 peso. The place is good for everyone, especially those who interested in Chinese ancestors in the Philippines. Their manikins are outstanding. I feel like I walk through the past. They placed many original items, such as bed, costume, chair, etc. the third floor has the hologram show, but unfortunately, the English version did not work. I'm not sure about which day would have fewer customers. I went there on Sunday, and it was only me there until I almost finish my visit and has two customers got into the museum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina A. 5 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    The Bahay Tsinoy is a great place to visit to reminisce and be informed of the history of the Philippines specifically the Chinese-Filipino heritage. From afar, the statues are life-like. You will feel that you were truly there in the time they are portraying. There is also an exhibit on the third floor which showcases the success of Chinoys in the country. We went there on a Saturday afternoon. The guard asked us first if we are students or not then showed us the way to the ticketbooth. Bring your student ID for discount!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave G. 4 months ago on Google • 268 reviews
    Worth stopping by on your museum tour. Chinese have a lot of history in the Philippines

  • 4/5 flik l. 6 years ago on Google
    Cool fun place for Filipinos and Chinese people
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Baldwn K. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best museum in the country! Learn the history of Chinese in the Philippines. National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal is a 5th generation Chinese
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 maraveronica H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very realistic statues, although it's very creepy. Very informative especially with our relationship with China and the unity of the two cultures. Very educational and fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sylvester V. 4 years ago on Google
    The museum is very interactive. The manniquin looks so real. You can learn a lot of new things.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bran G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice! They give a free book for every ticket you buy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camilo Mendoza Villanueva J. 4 years ago on Google
    Bahay Chinoy is an interesting place to know about Chinese history, influences, and personalities in the Philippines. The most engaging exhibit is the life-size dioramas of various trades and aspects of life where the Filipino Chinese excelled and contributed much to. Ours was a very quick go through of the place courtesy of the Manila Hotel Visita Intramuros program, but it was no less informative and rewarding.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Billyje T. 4 years ago on Google • 204 reviews
    This is one of a kind museum with historic implications. This shows what was once to be a small chinatown in Intramuros area. The place shows many information regarding past chinese filipino communities and their trade and how they influenced the country.

  • 5/5 918ausi 1 month ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    Have some understanding on early Chinese migrants’ influences, its interaction with western colonial rule; get some insight how revolutionary idea and nationalism was developed. Quite a good display given resources are limited.

  • 4/5 Yosua Y. 6 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    100 peso the entrance. Full aircon. Short trips inside. No parking lot. Talk about Chinese-filipino history.

  • 4/5 John G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is not open now, and roads are being built around it. It happens to be repaired all around the museum. No one knows when it will reopen and allow entry. (Original) 现在没有开放,周围正在修路,正好围绕博物馆一圈都在修,没人知道何时重新开放允许进入参观。

  • 5/5 Allen Jay Kim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative! Loved the displays and the Tsinoys contribution to Philippine growth especially in economics. 100PHP entrance fee

  • 5/5 janet a. 4 years ago on Google
    Best summary in visuals and documents of the Chinese in the Philippines. For tourists purposes, it is out of the way, probably more roadsigns going to the area is needed?

  • 4/5 Jennifer F. 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of information, mostly organized well.

  • 5/5 Piesebel P. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a great museum learned a lot! They are strict on not taking videos or recording "vlogs" while inside which is a fair policy. Please abide esp to students visiting

  • 4/5 vanessa g. 4 years ago on Google
    Very enlightening about the Chinese and Chinese-Filipinos' contributions to Spanish and Japanese liberation, the mass killings of Chinese and the spread of Catholicism through the advent of block printing.

  • 4/5 Thatch E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Telling the history of Chinese struggle in the Philippines has historical educational value. (Original) 訴說華人在菲律賓的奮鬥史, 具有歷史教育價值。

  • 5/5 Mario Rey P. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical contributions of the Fil Chinese

  • 5/5 GREAT EASTERN TERMITE PEST C. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place...lots to discover

  • 3/5 Celia Y. 4 years ago on Google
    nice place to see

  • 5/5 Marie Lyndsey D. 5 years ago on Google
    A good place to know more about chinese history in the Philippines. You'll know more about their traditions and culters.

  • 5/5 Ignatia S. 3 years ago on Google
    A nice place to learn about the history of the Chinese people in Philippines.

  • 5/5 Jomelson U. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice museum!

  • 4/5 Efren F. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to retrace Chinese migration to Philippine shore and delve into their social,economic,cultural, political, influence and contributions to Philippine society.

  • 4/5 Mike del M. 4 years ago on Google
    Present Day Taipans are Tsinoy

  • 5/5 Ronnie V. 1 year ago on Google
    Experience history not written in textbooks. The many firsts Chinese people did that Filipinos emulated. And many more...

  • 4/5 Carlotta da S. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    An interactive museum about the influence of Chinese people on Philippino life. Good spot to bring children.

  • 5/5 Thomas D. 4 years ago on Google
    I will need to revisit here when I have more time. Chinese were way more influential here in Philippines then I had been aware of. Time to do more research.

  • 5/5 Judith G. 5 years ago on Google
    it was late afternoon when we get there and no other people ib the museum except the four of us, medyo creepy kase parang totoo yung mga figures. it's nice in the entirety.

  • 5/5 Jen C. 5 years ago on Google
    There were updates since my last visit. There's a level about modern Filipino-Chinese accomplishments and civic activites.

  • 5/5 john c. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Kebin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Well air conditioned; has interactive exhibits; very well accommodating guards.

  • 5/5 Paula B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's nice to have an entrance you try to visit (Original) Masaya may entrance try niyo mag visit

  • 4/5 Ruth Emmanuelle Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative and clean

  • 5/5 Walter S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to learn about Filipino Chinese history.

  • 4/5 Johnny L. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting Chinese history of the Philippines

  • 5/5 Mikaela S. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative

  • 5/5 Jose Mario O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very educational, well maintained.

  • 5/5 Janice G. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting place to visit

  • 3/5 Daryll V. 4 years ago on Google
    Typical Chinese heritage collection

  • 4/5 Lon S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The founder is very informative, organized, and bonus and willing to comment on the exhibits. Nice one! (Original) Very informative, organize, and bonus nandoon ang founder at willing na ikwento ang exhibits. Nice one!

  • 5/5 Eric Ebenezer Q. 4 years ago on Google
    A tour of the place will give you a distinct insight about Chinese roles and their influence that played a vital role in Philippine history.

  • 5/5 phil in l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well-equipped to watch during hot days, but from 1pm (Original) 시설이 잘 되어 있어 더울 때 관람하기 좋지만, 오후 1시부터 관람 가능함

  • 1/5 Goh X. 4 years ago on Google
    Before the place was lively, educational and enthusiastic. Now its boring and the staff cannot answer questions. Hopefully they improve their quality of service.

  • 3/5 David K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum where you can see the history of Chinese people living in the Philippines (Original) 필리핀에 거주하는 중국인들의 역사를 볼 수 있는 박물관

  • 2/5 Ariston P. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 4/5 Hideki Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) History of Filipino Chinese. I thought it was an objective explanation including the period of Japanese occupation. (Original) フィリピン華人の歴史。日本占領期を含めて客観的な説明だと思いました。

  • 2/5 David Hwang I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just ordinary (Original) Biasa aja sih

  • 5/5 Tim D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good walk down history and heritage.

  • 4/5 권영철 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small museum (Original) 소형 박물관

  • 5/5 Felipe W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The layout and explanations are quite complete and it is worth revisiting. (Original) 佈置和解說相當完整,值得再訪。


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance

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