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Metropolitan Museum of Manila

Tourist attraction โ€ข Museum โ€ข Art museum

Built in 1976, this museum features contemporary Filipino art, plus some historical artifacts. People often mention museum, Museum, closed, Philippines, great, floor, history, pictures, time, visit,


Address

HX6P+WJ6, BSP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Website

metmuseum.ph

Contact

+63 63 250 5271

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (225 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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  • 1/5 Daniel 1 year ago on Google โ€ข 709 reviews
    This museum is now closed and moved to BGC. The whole area is abandoned - not a nice area to get stranded to.
    9 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 T. S. 6 years ago on Google โ€ข 211 reviews
    I didn't expect Philippines has such a great contemporary art museum, and it's only 100 pesos for ticket! If you are a fine art lover, it's a must-go and you can really spend a whole day here! Every painting there is worth seeing, some are masterpieces. They allow taking pictures on the lower ground but not on the upper ground. The basement was closed for now though I heard it was opened earlier. I'm so glad to have visited here. I'd love to go again next time I visit the city. Just to mention, ignore the bag-checking policeman if he asks you to take off everything including your camera, because taking pictures at ground floor is allowed as the museum staff said. I looked like a fool putting down the camera and taking it back upon truly being informed. And don't leave everything at the deposit area upon the request of the policeman since you would need to pay that 100 pesos inside. Again I looked like a fool putting down everything as the policeman asked and only to know I have to get back to take out cash to pay the entrance fee later. Clearly they should improve the procedure for a national class museum like that.
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Youngsung B. 7 years ago on Google โ€ข 444 reviews
    Very well kept museum. Had fun watching and trying to interpret the art pieces because there were barely anyone, so we had all the time in the world to consume what artists try to convey. Good place to visit on an especially hot day!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Karel K. 5 years ago on Google
    The museum is NOT open to public, you need a permit / clearance to enter the base.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Franz S. 5 years ago on Google โ€ข 295 reviews
    Every major city will have a metropolitan art museum and this one is a must see. A great collection of pieces. Do see the jewelry collection in the basement. Not as big as others but all the same worth seeing.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Malory C. 5 years ago on Google โ€ข 23 reviews
    One of my favorite museums in Manila! The Metropolitan Museum houses a vast array of artworks from different eras of Filipino art. Their exhibits are quite diverse, people of any age and background could appreciate what this museum has in store. The interior has a very relaxed flow which guarantees to put any anxiety at ease. It is a great place to relax and take in the art, culture and history of the Philippines.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Marc C. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 rhk 1. 7 years ago on Google
    I was able to visit the Philippine Army Museum recently, and was a bit surprised at how good their Indoor Display was. The Lighting was good, the themes and Dioramas they arranged was excellent and the Airconditioning was going full blast. They also have a good inventory of firearms, they have a real AK-47 Rifle, for example, and others like a CETME Rifle, a PPSH-41, etc. I would have to say that it was the best local military Indoor Display that I have seen so far. Taking pictures is not allowed on some of the items on their Indoor Display, though, so in the end I only took pictures of their Outdoor Display. It is a bit out of the way as it is inside Fort Bonifacio. To get there, go to Gate 6 and then from there ride the Jeepney that goes around the camp. Fare is subsidized so you only pay P 2 per ride, just tell the Driver to drop you off near the Museum.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Allen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Foreigners need to plan ahead and register 2+ weeks in advance. This is a military base. You WILL be turned around at the gate.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Junior M. 4 years ago on Google โ€ข 139 reviews
    I love museums. I enjoyed my stay. The different artworks especially that of Fernando Amorsolo. Fantastic! The exhibit about how Metro Manila is developing is interesting. Adjusting rates of greenery is incorporated into the city. I hope they add more to see. Museums are good way for the young to get in touch with the past. My most favorite of all the exhibits is the old payhone.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Harold C. 5 years ago on Google โ€ข 27 reviews
    Wide range of artworks are displayed in the museum. We were also informed that the displayed artworks are changed every now and then. They also offer free tours every Saturday, you judt need to call them in advance. :)
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Sneaky T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to take foreign visitors
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Paul R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good museum, Has some great art. & History
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Tom 4 years ago on Google
    Some interesting contemporary and a little classic art. They are adding new exhibits also
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 KZ E. 5 years ago on Google
    Good and nice place.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jubert B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) BSP (Original) BSP
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Elaine P. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting variety in display from current issues to heritage, with Filipino and European artists in exhibition together.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 SilvestreIv B. 5 years ago on Google
    Have interesting exhibits that highlights the evolution of the philippine army
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Krischelle G. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a must visit for all Filipinos and foreign tourists!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Benjamin H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very regal
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Rhodzter A. 5 years ago on Google
    beaitiful place
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Edbert A. 5 years ago on Google
    Worth visiting
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 catherine l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and Korea Exhibition of Korean Contemporary Modeling Society (Original) ํ•„๋ฆฌํ•€๊ณผ ํ•œ๊ตญ ์ˆ˜๊ต70์ฃผ๋…„์„ ๊ธฐ๋… ํ•œ๊ตญํ˜„๋Œ€์กฐํ˜•์ž‘๊ฐ€ํšŒ ์ „์‹œ
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jason P. 5 years ago on Google
    Updated museum includes the marawi battle
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Joy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Modest museum with some great examples of contemporary art. The Korean exhibit was well presented and staff were very friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Antonija Perkovic P. 4 years ago on Google
    Working hours of this museum show the long way that Philippines still have in tourism sector. Not working on Sundays and holidays is such not a friendly policy to torurists or visitors in general. People have most time to visit museums on weekends and holidays. No wonder most of reviews mention only couple of people visiting at one time. But maybe that's the museum management's goal. Really sorry about it.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Natalia W. 5 years ago on Google
    I am always passionate about old building and old collection though my friend said it must be haunted. The museum itself is in the second floor of a 16th century building in the heart of UST landmark. The stairs towards the museum remind me of ancient barok castle. The entrance fees are 30 peso per person with student ID and 50 peso per person for public. The museum is a two story rooms with two rooms in each wings while in the center is a balcony design. The right wing is collecting paintings that were painted in the yester-century. Some were made during 18th and early 19th. Few were made in the 17th. I even found a painting of Balinese girl that were painted in the 18th with traditional style (topless and only wears sarong for the lower cloth). The girl has the pure beauty of the mother nature that is rare nowdays. Some painting were darks and looked mourning. The left wings collects wood statues of saint and santa including the nativity family which comes from 17th century. Some that are made of light woods are destroyed but still have the shape but those made of hardwoods are intact. The right wing balcony collects ancient tools, fabric, instruments and statue from the ancient of the Philippines. The center balcony devoted to Dominican and Vatican. There are chairs that used by Pope John Paul 2nd and Pope Francis during their visit in the Philippines. Also ancient binocular and utensils that used by 16th century voyagers. Coins as the embellish of authority and stamp are also collected here. The left balcony collects the ancient pottery from Asian countries i.e China, Thai, Myanmar, and Japan. The first floor collects many freeze animals and creatures that live in the Philippines in the old days and this era, from the seabed until the top of the trees. Huge collection of birds, fishes and seashells. I find the place is enlightening though it is quite small compare to other museum.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Ean P. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative but place needs more cooling. There were only 2 of us but it was hot at midday. Imagine if there were 20 other people?
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Peter H. 1 month ago on Google โ€ข 85 reviews New
    This place is currently completely closed for renovation (Feb 24)

  • 5/5 Nina E. 6 years ago on Google โ€ข 47 reviews
    we were lucky that we get to see beautiful art creations for free! it was free when we accidentally dropped by while waiting for my partner but the entrance fee is 100 on regular days.

  • 4/5 wilson โ€œpAxโ€ o. 6 years ago on Google โ€ข 15 reviews
    a great place to visit and enjoy the art pieces that are on exhibit... pictures & videos can be taken only at 1st floor area. no pictures nor video is allowed on 2nd flr where the masters and other marvelous art pieces are situated.

  • 5/5 Marylou E. 4 years ago on Google
    Grwat historical place

  • 3/5 Marlo B. 4 years ago on Google
    Know more about our city

  • 5/5 TJ Ornedo, A. 6 years ago on Google
    A great place for historical discovery and inspiration from the heroism of ancient Filipino freedom fighters and present day soldiers.

  • 4/5 Arnie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Exhibit on Locsin was great. Too bad the lower floor was under renovation

  • 5/5 Llewellyn 4 years ago on Google
    Hmmmm... crush test dummies.

  • 5/5 Jajo R. 4 years ago on Google
    history

  • 5/5 Jeel F. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is informatives, clean, personnel are very friendly

  • 1/5 Erwin W. 4 years ago on Google
    No entrance

  • 5/5 Diana 4 years ago on Google
    Guides are well-trained and very friendly.

  • 5/5 Jayson b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good to take pictures (Original) Magandang kumuha ng mga larawan

  • 5/5 Q X. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Art Museum (Original) Art Museum

  • 4/5 Victorio O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is also known as the Central Bank of the Philippines Museum. (Original) It is also known as the Museo ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

  • 2/5 Tobias 4 years ago on Google
    Small as sesame...

  • 3/5 Mr. Kevin B. 4 years ago on Google
    The place was just okay. To their credit, the museum was clean and air conditioned. There was a Korean culture exhibit when we visited, but the showcased items were very scarce and uninspiring. They can do better, I'm sure.

  • 5/5 Michael K. 4 years ago on Google
    Well curated masterpieces from various Filipino and international artists.

  • 4/5 ใƒฌใ‚ฏใ‚ทใ‚ขไธๅ‹•็”ฃ 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When I went, I was able to enter for free, but it seems that there are times when it is charged. I don't understand the system well, but the objects on display were not very appealing to amateurs. The building is air-conditioned and cool, so if you have time, why not try it? (Original) ็งใŒ่กŒใฃใŸใจใใฏ็„กๆ–™ใงๅ…ฅใ‚‹ใ“ใจใŒใงใใพใ—ใŸใŒใ€ๆœ‰ๆ–™ใฎๆ™‚ใ‚‚ใ‚ใ‚‹ใฟใŸใ„ใงใ™ใ€‚ใ‚ทใ‚นใƒ†ใƒ ใŒใ‚ˆใใ‚ใ‹ใ‚Šใพใ›ใ‚“ใŒโ€ฆๅฑ•็คบใ—ใฆใ‚ใ‚‹ใƒขใƒŽใฏ็ด ไบบใซใฏใ‚ใพใ‚Š้ญ…ๅŠ›ใŒใ‚ˆใๅˆ†ใ‹ใ‚‰ใชใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚้คจๅ†…ใฏใ‚จใ‚ขใ‚ณใƒณใŒๅŠนใ„ใฆใ„ใฆๆถผใ—ใ„ใฎใงใ€ๆ™‚้–“ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹ๆ–นใฏๅฏ„ใฃใฆใฟใฆใฏใ„ใ‹ใŒใงใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ‹๏ผŸ

  • 4/5 Derek F. 5 years ago on Google
    Seemed like it could be a cool museum.. When we went there were only 2 exhibits open. The art that was there was pretty good! Hope to see more on our return home.

  • 4/5 Jacob D. 4 years ago on Google
    Understated and smallish but with some world class art from big names and strong local artists. The museum is housed in a dated municipal building with a strange charm and has changing exhibitions on the ground floor. Upstairs things pick up with pieces including Miro, Hepworth and Moore. The local art is excellent, there are no signs with explanations but much of it speaks loudy. This is for art lovers rather than a family day out, allow one or two hours.

  • 5/5 Jaycee Augusto์ œ์ด์‹œ ๏ฟฝ. 4 years ago on Google
    UST Museum will enrich your knowledge about science, christianity, Phillipine culture and history. Well-preserved Philippine artifacts can also be seen in the Museum. You can buy UST souveniers too after your tour ๐Ÿ˜Š

  • 5/5 Arns J. 4 years ago on Google
    I had the most wonderful time in this museum. Their collection of Philippine birds, indigenous clothing and gear, as well as musical instruments is awesome.

  • 4/5 Raphael V. 6 years ago on Google
    lots of historical artifacts about the university itself and preserved carcasses. there are also religious articles as can be expected of a catholic museum. don't expect too see a lot, but of the little that is in the museum, it is quite interesting.

  • 1/5 Ray Francis T. 4 years ago on Google
    The place was really conducive for appreciating the art works and all however the overall experience went down hill as one of the employees shouted at us that we should not touch and not go too near the paitings. At that time we were just looking at a safe distance and she looked at us angrily and in a discriminating manner. She made us feel in a hostile environment. Beautiful place although dont go if you want to feel somewhat of a low life.

  • 5/5 Janelle V. 6 years ago on Google
    Free entry for Thomasians, just present your i.d. upon entry.

  • 5/5 Christian Jay H. 6 years ago on Google
    Very informative

  • 5/5 Jovi L. 7 years ago on Google
    Interesting

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    small museum with permanent and ongoing exhibits. can be explored in an hour

  • 1/5 Renato Feijรฃo P. 3 months ago on Google โ€ข 3 reviews New
    This is the old address. It made me cross the city in this awfull traffic jam to not find anything. Please, correct it.

  • 5/5 J W. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent museum with a modern art collection.

  • 2/5 Zevi B. 5 years ago on Google
    lived in by squaters

  • 5/5 Pleasure M. 4 years ago on Google
    I experienced an educational tour. Very eloquent and knowledgeable tour guides ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Asper N. 4 years ago on Google
    The Met was closed on Mondays. The Money Museum was open. I'm afraid that if there are 50 people in there, the airconditioning will not suffice.

  • 3/5 Elle C. 4 years ago on Google
    Some parts of the place need refurbishing or maybe dusting?

  • 5/5 Rodel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place. Clean. Double door. (Original) Nice ang place. Clean. Ganda ng door.

  • 5/5 Michael G. 5 years ago on Google
    A classic comeback Rate: Children above three years old, student, adults & foreign guest. Php 100 Senior Citizen and Persona with disabilities Php 80

  • 5/5 Anne K. 4 years ago on Google
    Rich cultures

  • 1/5 Stefano 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive structure but inconsistent contents (Original) Struttura imponente ma contenuti inconsistenti

  • 1/5 Eun M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Admission fee 100 pesos, mold odor, half only during exhibition, it is hot, there is not air conditioner, there are few people to watch, (Original) ์ž…์žฅ๋ฃŒ100ํŽ˜์†Œ,๊ณฐํŒก์ด ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ,์ ˆ๋ฐ˜๋งŒ ์ „์‹œ์ค‘,์—์–ด์ปจ์€ ์—†๋Š”์ง€ ๋ฅ๊ณ ,๊ด€๋žŒํ•˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๋„ ์ ์Œ,๋น„์ถ” ์•ˆ๋ด๋„ ํ›„ํšŒ์—†์Œ

  • 2/5 K. P. 5 years ago on Google
    Some areas were closed for remodeling. The other exhibits were very scarce. I expected more...

  • 1/5 ่ฌๅฐๅ› 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Manila has a lot of museums that don't need money. It's much better than this. Because other museums are closed on Monday, the fees don't matter, but there is no ornamental value. You can consider going to the coin museum next door. (Original) ้ฆฌๅฐผๆ‹‰ๆœ‰่จฑๅคšไธ็”จ้Œข็š„ๅš็‰ฉ้คจ๏ผŒ้ƒฝๆฏ”้€™ๅฅฝๅคชๅคšไบ†๏ผŒๅ› ็‚บๆ˜ŸๆœŸไธ€ๅ…ถไป–ๅš็‰ฉ้คจ้ƒฝไผ‘้คจ๏ผŒๆ”ถ่ฒปๆฒ’้—œไฟ‚๏ผŒไฝ†ๆ˜ฏๆฒ’ๆœ‰่ง€่ณžๅƒนๅ€ผ ๏ผŒๅฏไปฅ่€ƒๆ…ฎๅŽป้š”ๅฃ็š„้Œขๅนฃๅš็‰ฉ้คจ

  • 3/5 O K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It seems that there are many things that are refurbished. There is no public transportation, so it is a delicate place to recommend. (Original) ๆ”น่ฃ…ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹ไบ‹ใŒๅคšใ„ใฟใŸใ„ใงใ™ใญใ€‚ๅ…ฌๅ…ฑไบค้€šๆฉŸ้–ขใŒใชใ„ใฎใงใ€ใŠใ™ใ™ใ‚ใ™ใ‚‹ใ‹ใฏๅพฎๅฆ™ใชๆ‰€ใงใ™ใญใ€‚

  • 1/5 TY M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visited on January 21, 2019, charging 150 pesos per person, the first floor upstairs is not open, some of the ground floor is under renovation, only a few paintings, half of the basement level is closed, only half of the exhibition shows local art Fortunately, the air conditioner is cool. (Original) 2019ๅนดไธ€ๆœˆไบŒๅไธ€ๆ—ฅๅƒ่ง€้Ž๏ผŒๆ”ถ่ฒปๆฏไบบ150ๆŠซ็ดข๏ผŒๆจ“ไธŠไธ€ๆจ“ๆฒ’ๆœ‰้–‹ๆ”พ๏ผŒๅœฐ้ขๅฑคๆœ‰้ƒจไปฝๅœจ่ฃไฟฎ๏ผŒๅชๆœ‰ไบ›ๅฐ‘็•ซ๏ผŒๅœฐไธ‹ไธ€ๅฑคๆœ‰ไธ€ๅŠ้—œไบ†๏ผŒๅชๆœ‰ไธ€ๅŠๅฑ•่ฆฝ็•ถๅœฐ่—่ก“ๅ“๏ผŒๅนธๅฅฝ็ฉบ่ชฟๆถผ็ˆฝใ€‚

  • 5/5 Wynsher T. 3 years ago on Google
    Wish

  • 5/5 Jonathan U. 4 years ago on Google
    colorful storytelling cultural drawings

  • 5/5 Joane C. 3 years ago on Google
    Met with friends to conceptualize a local tv show for women of Pasig. See us every 12-1pm in LightTV #PasigTV ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 andi 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Rosete R. 4 years ago on Google
    We always go here when I was in high school. You'll get informed about the history of Pasig ( for each Barangay) as well as old items like the usual museum. The Museum is always being renovated.

  • 5/5 Jasmine S. 5 years ago on Google
    Went back to Pasig's rich history

  • 5/5 Jason D. 6 years ago on Google
    Good place to learn about history.

  • 4/5 Roberto B. 6 years ago on Google
    Cool place to learn about some history.

  • 3/5 Loren Thomas Killua M. 6 years ago on Google
    As of now, this museum is still closed due to renovations which was stated on the official website of Pasig City and in the Facebook page of the museum. There are still no announcements as to when would the renovations be finished. Hope that they've updated Google Maps as well. We were here yesterday without knowing that the renovations are still on-going.

  • 1/5 ไผŠ่—คๆ˜Žๅผ˜ 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was not interested in the picture. (Original) ่ˆˆๅ‘ณใฎๆนงใ็ตตใŒใชใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚

  • 5/5 Litewind A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing for kids who love soldiers and war tanks

  • 5/5 Bucoy A. 4 years ago on Google
    well thought off exhibit. exceptional audio/video presentation. courteous staff

  • 5/5 XxSarahxX a. 4 years ago on Google
    Manny things to learn, very educational to young generations.

  • 5/5 Emmanuel Anthony R. 4 years ago on Google
    I love the history.


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    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair accessible restroom
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