Highly-recommended as a way to connect to local culture. Free. Historical heritage site, a quick 30 minute viewing and picture-taking with the onsite tour guide works. Unique features: replica pottery, Old Makati photos and trivia, Makati Mayors from 1912 to present, the historical house itself, capiz windows, & the partially preserved chandeliers. Most of the items are good quality replicas (amazing calligraphy) as the originals are housed in the national archives for proper preservation. If you have time, you can check out the Poblacion park right across this museum which has several historical statues. Coming here via commute is easy as it's along the jeepney route of Guadalupe Ilalim or Guadalupe Ibabaw if you're coming from Manila side or take the Taft/Delpan route if from the Guadalupe side. It's pretty comfortable and casual inside; staff all wear masks. Coming in the afternoon, I was the only guest. Probably because it's small and quick to tour, there's no crowd at all. It's a place not just for tourists but also for residents who may have seen it from the outside but haven't gone inside yet. If you're a student or a local, it's good to know or reconfirm the trivia you know about Makati when it was still "Macati" with swamplands, rice fields, and the hill itself. There's also a huge replica map of the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map of the Philippines here; it's the mother of all Philippine maps, be sure to look to your right wall from the entrance. It's a map given to most museums (it's also found in the Manila Clock Tower Museum). If you're online, you can download the Makatizen app for the latest updates. Or view the brochures and they have QR codes to register on their optional schedule of tours and activities. There's also a map of Makati with the tourist spots, be sure to grab a free copy with the brochures too. Glad to see they reopened after the pandemic. They have seasonal art, a few for now from the winners of their art contest. But the new showcase art should be ready by Feb 7 according to staff. The seasonal art has an interesting flavor to it, you may like the colorful style or find it common in public schools. I liked the old photos best as these have a vintage appeal and even snapshots of old cars, the old Makati airport along the Ayala triangle area, and some classic group pictures of the leaders of the times. They also had wood art with a brief history, very appealing with it's contemporary style of presenting the story. And Pio del Pilar and Nicanor Garcia are here; I finally know how important they were after I heard the trivia. I only know of the schools named after them, it was a good fact to note. As for the Mayors' painting portraits, it felt similar in presentation to the prestige of what is found in the Senate Museum of the Philippines, I appreciate the fact that it's bigger than the usual photos. Overall, it's good for educational and cultural pride and recommend revisiting it from time to time.

First of all, the museum building is beautiful. It used to be the mayor's office and where all the mayors of manila would meet. On the first floor, there's a room that tells the history of Makati. It's text based so prepare to do some reading. The second floor housed a temporary art exhibit. The guides were very nice to accommodate us.

A great to visit, where I have also a great experience here. It was been a good memories for us because we have a knowledge about the history of Makati and it was an honor for us to know the true history of it.

Nice structure but not a lot to see inside

I really admire the service and I adore playing Pokémon Go in this area which has 3 Pokéstops. 😂😂😂

Finally got to visit 'after 'renovations'. Do not waste your time. Nothing but bad portraits of Makati mayors and a few faded photographs. Nothing about its history. Ayala Museum far better to understand Makati history.

Its exciting good community in nice place to enjoyed especially on kids

(Translated by Google) The time when the business was displayed did not open the door, and the clothes on the outside window were hung, and the whole looked like a deserted building. There is no place to visit in the surrounding environment. Jeepney is too much, it is difficult to breathe while walking on the road. (Original) 顯示營業的時間並沒有開門，外窗上還曬掛著衣服，整體看起來像荒廢的建築物。四週環境也沒有其餘可參觀的地方。吉普尼太多，走在路上就很難呼吸。

Very educational.

(Translated by Google) Wherever you see people living there ... life is a lot different than it is. Try to paint too..it was good experience ... love it .. (Original) Lugar kung san makikita mo panu namuhay ang mga tao nuon..npakalaking kaibahan na ang buhay ngaun kaysa nuon.we try to paint too..it was good experience ...love it..

Makati museum community history collection treasures artifacts display & culture

a beautiful old colonial building. but only from outside. there is no museum there (we were told by the friendly staff from nearby municipality admin). we then strolled nearby river and did catch a jeepney to Ayala museum.

Not open. Please update hours so people do not waste time traveling to you. If it's a holiday then post closed for holiday. Real easy

The museum itself is small inside, but the reason I gave it 4 stars is because it accomplishes what it is there to do...tell the history of how Makati and its surrounding areas became the beautiful city it is today. Some things don't need to be overwhelming to see or understand; some things need to be simple and to the point, and this place delivers that. So, if you want to learn about the history of Makati without distractions and keep your mind on what you are learning, I highly recommend the Makati Museum.

Fairly text based narrative of the history of the district. Free, quiet and sleepy spot if you have some minutes to burn. Also checked the historical church nearby.

Good place to visit when in town. They also organize tours in various areas of Makati. Is nice to join.

It's a two-storey museum. First floor is dedicated to the history of Makati as well as some fascinating old pictures. Second floor shows exhibits about Order of National Artists of the Philippines and Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan.

Surprised with the history of Makati before it became the CBD.

Love it..m

Google hijacker good

Very nice gym

very pretty.

Full of surprises.

Great

Super

(Translated by Google) Not bad (Original) Lumayan

AAA

Clean and unique

It was closed!

(Translated by Google) Construction is nearby and there is no need to use it. (Original) 附近道路在施工，沒有必要可以不用來

Nice museum educational.

Has some historical stuff. Great place.

People doesn't really know if this museum is open for all. Note sure too of they are still displaying antique items. Looks very old will be needing a lot of rennovations.

Weekends here are the worst. Try going during weekdays.

Small, intimate, but well maintained. Parking is infuriating though.

Great day out. Avoid weekends. Closing time at 4.30 PM. Free entry, still. Compulsory learning about the local culture and events for any outsider. Great service.