My family and I always enjoy museums-- no matter if they're…read moremodern art or classic, natural history or science/tech; they're all good in their own way. We were finishing up a day trip in the Antipolo area and had to pass by the Pinto MODERN ART Museum. First thing I will say is this museum is NOT for senior citizens. It's a lot of stairs and awkward walking/spaces. My parents and Tias/Tios did not like that. Another negative would be the lack of air flow in the buildings. It was almost stifling in a lot of areas. And we all know that when the air is hot and sticky, the mosquitos come in droves. So even when you're walking around TRYING to appreciate the artwork, you become preoccupied with swatting the mosquitos trying to drain your blood. It was very annoying. Other than that, it's an interesting collection of MODERN art. Definitely NOT for everybody's taste. The architecture of the buildings were amazing though! We really enjoyed imagining the heyday of those houses/buildings. It can be a bit confusing navigating the different buildings; the museum definitely needs to update their signage. Especially during the dusk /evening hours, outdoor signage was greatly lacking and was frustrating many people who were trying to go towards the "exit" --and NOTE, this museum is majority an OUTDOOR/Open-air museum, with a LOT of stairs/steps; NOT good for people with mobility issues. :( The staff were friendly enough and somewhat polite; and for that, they get the 3stars. Otherwise it's an interesting experience and probably NOT for everyone. They do have an eatery on site for those who get hangry when they get lost in the maze. ;)

A very beautiful museum that combines nature ant Art as a form of healing! Recently visited this…read moremuseum with my friends and I was in awe because I felt so serene while visiting the museum and touring it grounds, you can see soft vintage beds and couches all scattered around its vicinity, we asked our tour guide why is that so and he said because they believe art and nature could both heal the soul. We also visited their cafe and the food was okay, salad was drenched in their dressing but overall I like the aesthetics of the cafe, felt I was in Greece.

One of the perks of working with kids is that you have an excuse to never really grow up into a…read moreboring adult. (Yes mom, I am playing with this totally awesome Legos, but I'm just doing it to internalize my role as a facilitator of a highly sophisticated inter-locking brick system in my place of work. *rolls eyes*) So yay for college friends! And yay for understanding that sometimes, all we need is a field trip WITHOUT STUDENTS! Extra yay for Philippine Science Centrum! PROS: Cheap entrance fees; Close to other establishments like restaurants and shoe stores; Interesting displays and experiments! My favorites were the optical illusions, kinetic machines, and the seesaws and swings. I also liked knowing that on the grand scheme of things, I weigh like 20 pounds if I'm on the moon. Better start getting that NASA training. CONS: Not all displays are available, and some parts are closed for renovation. TL;DR: It is a museum and educational playground all in one. A recommended experience for kids and kids in adult bodies.

I live near the Philippine Science Centrum pero nakakaloka kasi after 2_ years (ayaw umamin sa…read moreedad) ko lang nalaman na may ganito pala sa amin! Huli na naman ako sa balita! Kaya ko lang siya napuntahan kasi I volunteered sa isang foundation tapos dito yung venue ng field trip with the kids! For P130.00/adult, sulit na siyang libutin around 1 1/2 hours! Maraming areas para makadiscover ng mga bagay-bagay tapos feeling mo ikaw si Dexter sa Dexter's Laboratory dito! Nakakatalino! Nakakabata! (Mas gusto ko yung nakakabata kesa sa nakakatalino talaga eh hahaha) Hindi lang air-con yung centrum girl pero choosy ka pa ba sa halagang isang daan sulit pa rin yan! (BAKIT AKO GALIT HAHAHA) Aamin na ako na ito yung isa sa mga trip kong dates eh. Yung enjoy lang, nagpapaka-isip bata tapos may ka-holding hands at kaakbay ka lang. PUNTA AKONG CENTRUM PARA LUMANDI. Choz! Hahaha! Pero date or not, pang-pamilya, pang-field trip o kaya pwede rin dito ka magmuni-muni kung bakit loveless ka pa rin ate. You can't buy happiness sabi nila pero dito sa halagang P130, parang nabili mo na rin yung happiness mo kaya love ko ang Philippine Science Centrum! MAY DRAMA SA ENDING TALAGA

Beautiful place perfect for students and adults to learn and unwind. I recommend for anyone to…read morecheck out with good photo opportunities and experience something new

Art in Island is a beautiful museum. Featuring an assortment of interactive art and an exhibition…read morearea, there is something for every age and every art lover. Some optical illusions of famous work, shadow walls, a state of the art 360 viewing room, and 3D pieces make this place a phenomenal way to spend a few hours. They have nursing rooms and a lovely cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Oh yeah, wear sox or you will have to buy some; there are no shoes allowed.

I first found out about the School of Design and Arts' Museum of Contemporary Art and Design when I…read moregot lost while looking for the bathroom. I opened the wrong door and - voila! - there's a naked dude pretending to be a statue (not naked naked, he had a sort of a tea cozy on his equipment because this was still a Catholic school), among other exhibitions. I learned that day that the College of Saint Benilde had its own museum, and that the exhibits were mostly occupied by the students of the School of Design and Arts, as well as the occassional famous person. I thought it was really cool, and I ended up getting a selfie with the naked dude statue because why the hell not.

MCAD is a really beautiful space for art. I'm not sure the students at Benilde, La Salle, and St…read more Scho know how lucky they are to be in such close proximity to a gallery that, though still pretty young, manages to hold beautiful, interesting exhibits of artists from all over. The last show I've seen was the one-man exhibit of Paul Pfeiffer, entitled Vitruvian Figure, and there has not been a better use of MCAD's hugeness in a while. Recreations of the Philippine arena, a moving image of a sunrise/sunset, and a dark theater screening of a spoken word choir performance echoing the video installations outside really drove the point home of how greatly the museum space elevates the art housed within it. What's great too is that they involve the CSB student body by giving some the opportunity to be mediators and engage visitors by speaking about the works and answering questions about them. It's a pretty cool thing, as it allows people to have a more personal exchange with the works there. I'm glad they've gotten their own entrance along one of the side roads now. Though I fear for the open shelving they have as their bag deposit, it does open the museum a little more to the public. MCAD brims with so much possibility and I look forward to my next visit.

It feels kind of cool that we have a museum in my school, though I rarely visited it during my…read morecollege days. It was only after graduation that I became more interested in art and culture, especially culture. It was the temporary, one-time exhibits I was after, not so much the permanent ones. One interesting exhibit I attended was on the goddesses in Philippine mythology, mostly paintings of the artists' interpretation on the appearance of the goddesses. Another one I heard of was on okkir and other art and architecture in Mindanao. Thus, visiting Vargas Museum every few months or so will never be a boring experience as there is usually always a new exhibit you can check out. For the sights you see, the price is quite cheap, at P20 for students and P30 for those who are not. There is also a cafe at the side of the museum which you can chill in before or after your visit.

Vargas Museum is one my favorite places in UP Diliman. I go here to think, to hide from the rest of…read morethe world, and of course, to soak up all the enlightened good vibes that only an art-meets-history collection can give. It houses a lot of artwork, coins, stamps, historical papers, and other memorabilia owned by Jorge B. Vargas, a fellow Isko. He is this awesome guy who declined presidency during the Second Philippine Republic (why, Jorge, why). Anyway, the museum also showcases works by renowned Pinoy artists such as Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. Awesome, right? My favorite piece is Wings by Alfredo Juan Aquilizan. I absolutely love it. I love the way it moves me. Wanna know a secret? In my many daydreams, it's the spot where I'm supposed to meet my soulmate. He'd be there, staring in awe at those wings. Then, he'll turn his head to the right and see me smiling. Hello, stranger.

This is probably one of the biggest events for all the art lovers in the Philippines. Art in the…read morePark happens only once a year for only one weekend which is why once it opens or even before it does, people are already in the area scouting for possible paintings and artwork that they can get their hands on. I'll tell you honestly, it can get crazy! What I love most about this event is that it allows people like me (who don't have much money, who don't know much about the art world) to be more exposed to all the young and old artists, the famous ones or the rising stars and have a greater appreciation of art. It also gives artists who are not always featured in the big and fancy museums to showcase their work in the public. You never know, you might find the next Manansala or Luna amidst it all.

Deep sigh. This is just going to be a rant on Philippine Art, move on while you still can!…read more Art in the Park is another exercise in showing who-you-know and is more of a"seen and be seen" kind of thing, more than anything else. Sure, there are cool artworks displayed that's under 20,000 pesos, and that brings down art to a level where the "Average" Filipino can afford it (Cause seriously, some paintings? scary. That's my annual income already.) And some works are really simple, letting people understand and experience art in an open, and less stuffy setting than, say, in a museum or one of those international galleries that are intimidating to set foot in. Apart from that? It's a lot of hipster kids dressing up in their weekend best, go around the park with a bottle of beer and a cigarette in the other hand. It's kind of... well. I don't think it brings the community together at all. Oh, well. Maybe next time would be better? (I am one of those kids trying to fit in with the "cool crowd". Haha, please notice me so I can sell artworks too.)

Marikina is known as the shoe capital of the Philippines, and the Shoe Museum pays homage to that…read more This place showcases shoes from different parts of the country and world, the shoe making process, different shoes from past presidents and celebrities, and one gigantic leather shoe. A novel and niche stop if you want a fun thing to do to quickly pass the time.

P50 admission fee. Strong air conditioning. Shoes donated by celebrities. Cheap souvenirs…read more(handmade and less than P100 for most items). What's not to like? We spent 30-60 mins here looking at both floors.