Get ready to have fun and engage in friendly intellectual discussions!
Gone are the days when museums just had a formal and serious vibe. Nowadays, museums have become dynamic and modern houses of learning. Most of them are interactive with fun exhibitions that will make learning more memorable. Today, museums have become recreational places where you can spend quality time with family, friends, and your someone special. Hence, if your loved-ones are game for some educational field trip and intellectual discussion, here are eight interactive museums in Metro Manila.
1. Mind Museum
Mind Museum often comes on top of mind when talking about interactive local museums. It has something to offer for people of all ages. It features exhibits such as the Atom Gallery, Life Gallery, Earth Gallery, Universe Gallery, and the Technology Gallery. Likewise, children will surely have fun engaging in scientific experiments. For kids who are two to six years old, they can interact and learn about the wonders of the world at the Playtales section.
Mind Museum
Address: JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue Bonifacio Global City Taguig City, Philippines 1634
Contact information: +632 7796-0189
2. Tales of Illumina
Seek to unravel the mysteries of Philippine folklores and myths at the Tales of Illumina. Explore the 36 magical journeys of this enchanting multi-sensory world. Learn more about the Philippine culture and heritage in this state-of-the-art interactive museum, complete with stunning light and sound installations. Don't forget to bring your trusty cam as this place is incredibly Insta-worthy!
Tales of Illumina
Address: 2F Ever Commonwealth, Quezon City, 1126 Metro Manila
Contact information: +63 945-188-8833
3. Art in Island
Have fun doing creative poses as you take wacky photos at what is described to be the biggest 3D interactive art museum in Asia. Art in Island allows you to become part of the art! Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, get your family and friends to take funny group shots with you as you walk through unbelievably creative artworks.
We can't wait for Art In Island to open once again with new installations to inspire us!
Art in Island
Address: 175 15th Ave, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Contact information: 0277956256
4. Museo El Deposito
Go on an adventure as you walk through underground tunnels that depict the former reservoir and Carriedo waterwork systems in the country during the Spanish era. Have fun with family and friends as you learn about history and appreciate our resources in the present. The setting of this modern history museum will surely take you back in time!
Museo El Deposito
Address: 29 Pinaglabanan, San Juan, Metro Manila
Contact information: 0998 247 0042
Social: Facebook
5. Ayala Museum
Be fascinated by the timeless beauty of Philippines treasures at the Ayala Museum. This interactive local museum houses artifacts that made a mark on Philippine market and trade such as ceramics, pottery, and indigenous textiles. They also have an onsite digital gallery of the museum's collections, dioramas, and a display of pre-colonial golds, among others.
Ayala Museum
Address: Makati Avenue corner, De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City 1224
Contact information: hello@ayalamuseum.org
6. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
Learn as you walk through interesting arts and crafts in this modern art museum at the College of Saint Benilde's School of Design and Art department. Aside from paintings and art installations, film showings and seminars are also being held here. To be in the loop on the latest happenings, be sure to check out their social media pages.
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
Address: Ground Floor, Benilde School of Design and Arts Campus, Dominga Street, Malate, Maynila, 1004 Kalakhang Maynila
Contact Number: (02) 230 5100
7. Yuchengco Museum
Admire contemporary masterpieces at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati. Aside from the art collections of Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco, to whom the museum was made after, there are also different featured exhibits from various artists. Likewise, videos, films and animations can be seen at this interactive museum where you can attend and host gatherings, and interact with others.
Yuchengco Museum
Address: RCBC Plaza, Corner Ayala Avenue and Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati, 1200 Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact information: +63 2 8889 1234
Social: Facebook
8. National Museum Complex
Explore the wonders of the past at the National Museum. Satisfy your curiosity as you delve on the mysteries of Philippine history, culture and the arts through the different exhibitions at this interactive museum complex. The National Museum Complex consists of the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Anthropology, and the National Museum of Natural History.
National Museum Complex
Address: P. Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila
Contact information: inquiry@nationalmuseum.gov.ph
Social: Facebook
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