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Published May 15, 2025 3:02pm
International Museum Day (IMD) is on Sunday, May 18 and museums in Metro Manila have quite a few surprises in store.
"The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities" is this year's theme, and it's an invitation to reimagine the museums' role "as essential connectors, innovators, and stewards of cultural identity."
From free admissions, special guided tours, and discounted rates, these museum offers will make you want to visit them, pronto.
1. Yuchengco Museum
The museum in Makati is waiving its P200 admission fee this week — Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18 — for IMD.
"This year’s theme, 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,' reminds us that museums aren’t just about the past—they’re evolving with us. Let’s explore, reflect, and imagine the future together," Yuchengco Museum wrote on social media.
The four-floor Yuchengco Museum houses the art collection of Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco, and highlights his career as a businessman, diplomat, collector, philanthropist, patron of the arts, and advocate for education in the Philippines and beyond. It is open from 10am-6pm. RCBC Plaza, Corner Ayala and Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City, Metro Manila 1200, Philippines. Website. +63 2 8889 1234
2. National Museum of the Philippines
The National Museum is offering free guided tours on Sunday, May 18 at 10am and then again at 2pm.
Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. It starts at the National Museum of Fine Arts, followed by the National Museum of Anthropology, and finally, at the National Museum of Natural History, where by the way, an exhibit on climate action is on display. Padre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila Website.
3. The Mind Museum
On IMD weekend, the Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig has a special wire art activity on offer. "You can shape aquatic animals and be part of a luminous celebration," it said on social media.
There are four batches on each day to choose from —10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm — for only P100 bucks. JY Campos Park, 3rd Ave, Taguig, 1634. Website +632 77960189
4. The Met Manila
Also in BGC, Met Manila is offering special discounted rates on Saturday, May 17. Interested visitors only need to cough out P200 to admire the art that's spread across three floors.
Currently on view are "Printmaking: The Power of Pressed Images" in the 2F South Gallery, a show on Pitoy Moreno called "Timeless: J. Moreno" in the 2F North Gallery, and "Dream States" in the Ground Floor. MK Tan Centre, 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City. Website. +63917 1609667.
5. Ateneo Art Gallery
Not only is Ateneo Art Gallery waiving its admission fees for IMD on Sunday, May 18, the gallery in Quezon City is also offering free film screenings from Baguio-based filmmakers and artists including National Artist Kidlat Tahimik.
Currently on view at Ateneo Art Gallery is "Gongs. Smoke. Blood. Earth," which is an exploration on Baguio art at the third floor, the excellent "A Synergy of Ventures: The Postwar Art Scene," which celebrates the birth centennial of Fernando Zóbel, and "Recent Acquisitions," which presents works donated by artists Agnes Arellano, Duddley Diaz, and Soler Santos and other donors.
— LA, GMA Integrated News
