It’s time to learn while having fun!
Spending quality bonding time with your kids is an experience like no other. It does not matter how big or small the occasion was, they’re bound to remember even the little moments, short yet meaningful conversations, and quick getaways that you spent with them.
Hence, this is the perfect time to let them experience more exciting and memorable bonding opportunities. With that said, what’s even better than taking your kids on a field trip? Aside from the fun experience, they’ll learn so much from these educational outbound adventures. After all, experience is the best teacher.
Here are some nearby field trips where you could take your children.
1. Tales of Illumina
Fulfill your kids’ fairytale fantasies by taking them to the magical Tales of Illumina. Immerse your kids to the wondrous world of Philippine mythology as you walk them through the 36 magical journeys that this multi-sensory interactive theme park offers. Let the cool sound and light installations awaken their senses and imagination!
Source: Tales of Illumina Facebook
Don’t forget to bring your trusty cameras! Tales of Illumina provides numerous photo opportunities you surely would not miss!
Tales of Illumina
Address: 2F Ever Commonwealth, Quezon City, 1126 Metro Manila
Contact information: +63 945-188-8833
2. The Mind Museum
Let your kids explore the wonders of science and nature when you take them to the Mind Museum.
Source: The Mind Museum Facebook
Described to be the first-world class science museum in the Philippines, big kids will surely enjoy and learn so much from the interactive exhibits. With the galleries available, they will be able to understand better the concepts of life, electromagnetism, the cosmos, and technology, among many others. Meanwhile, the small ones will have lots of fun at the Playtales!
The Mind Museum
Address: JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Contact information: inquiry@themindmuseum.org
3. Manila Ocean Park
Take your kids to appreciate the beautifully diverse marine life at the Manila Ocean Park.
Source: Manila Ocean Park Facebook
The first world-class marine theme park in the Philippines, various marine and land animal attractions await children of all ages. See a number of glowing jellyfish, thousands of marine creatures, and different kinds of insects! Kids could also watch adorable birds and sea lions through the entertaining animal shows.
Address: Manila Ocean Park Luneta Manila Philippines 1000
Contact information: (+632) 8567-7777
4. Lakbay Museo
Take your kids to see the best of the country’s 7,107 islands at the modern art museum Lakbay Museo!
Source: Lakbay Museo Facebook
Learn and appreciate Philippine dishes and delicacies, local festivals, and all things proudly Filipino in this vibrantly fun themed attraction.
Colorful photo installations also await so don’t forget to take lots of pictures!
Lakbay Museo
Address: Level 1, S Maison, Marina Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Contact information:
(+63) 917-629-6493
5. Intramuros
Are your kids already taking Philippine history classes? Then help your grade schoolers reimagine the past by touring around Old Manila.
Explore the old city walls of Intramuros and revisit the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Wander around old plazas and step on centuries-old cobblestones. Don’t forget to say a prayer at the historic San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral.
Intramuros
Address: Manila, 1002 Metro Manila
6. The Dessert Museum
Give your kids a break and take them on a mouthwatering adventure by visiting The Dessert Museum!
Source: The Dessert Museum Facebook
Give your kids a chance to swim on bananas at the Banana Beach, live out their K-Pop dreams at the Kake-Pop Kourt, and play with balloons at the huge gumball machine.
Your Gen-Z children will surely enjoy the trip as they explore and get to know different kinds of desserts in beautifully designed, Instagrammable installations in every corner.
The Dessert Museum
Address: Unit 124, S Maison at Conrad Hotel Manila, Marina Way Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
Contact information: hello@thedessertmuseum.com
7. Avilon Zoo
Introduce your kids to wildlife at the largest zoological institution in the country – the Avilon Zoo!
Say hello to the animals residing at this 7.5-hectare zoo! Get ready to be greeted by different kinds of birds, fish, reptiles, mammals, amphibians and more. Let this be a learning trip for your kids and teach them how to care for animals by caring for nature.
Avilon Zoo
Address: 9003 GP Sitio Gulod, San Isidro, 1860 Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Contact information: (+632) 948 3986, (+632) 948 9866
Social: Facebook
8. Mystery Manila
For a mind-boggling experience, take your teens to solve challenges at Mystery Manila. The thrill will definitely bring out the investigators in them as they try to unravel mysteries and solve puzzles.
Source: Mystery Manila Facebook
To make the experience more real, there are different themed rooms to choose from where they could interact and internalize new situations and roles.
Best of all, you could also join them in the fun!
Mystery Manila
Address: Unit L305 3rd Floor Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave. cor, Salamanca St, Brgy. Poblacion 1210 Makati City.
Contact information: (+632) 7718 9251, (+63) 917 820 64 69
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
