Location: Ermita
Top Things to do in Ermita
10 Museums in Ermita That You Shouldn't Miss
Metropolitan Manila encompasses six cities and 12 towns. Located on Manila Bay in the South China Sea, and bisected by the Pasig River, the capital of the Philippines is historic and modern, rich and poor. A popular sight is the walled area called Intramuros. The capital during Spanish colonization, Intramuros has retained old dungeons and gunpowder rooms but added art galleries and theaters. The city is filled with museums, shops, parks and churches, plus enough nightlife to last until dawn.
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1. Money Museum
2. National Museum Of Anthropology
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By kanemochi - Seattle, United States
This museum is across the street from the National Museum. I would recommend at least a few hours to view the multiple floors of displays dedicated to Filipino history and culture or a full morning or afternoon. Don’t make the mistake of trying to visit both the National Museum and the Museum of Anthropology in just one day. There simply would not be enough time considering both are open for 7 hours per day and the National Museum can easily take an entire day for most people. I believe any visitor to a new country should make a good faith effort to gain a fundamental knowledge of that country’s history and culture. The Museum of Anthropology does an exceptional job of sharing the history and culture of the Philippines and the Filipino people. All displays feature well written summaries of that display’s particular subject. Many displays feature excellent videos for viewing. Brief written summaries accompany all displayed artifacts as well. Most people do a quick walk through looking only at the displayed artifacts. I highly recommend stopping and reading (at least occasionally) the written summaries for the displays. You’ll gain a much better understanding and appreciation of what you’re looking at.
3. National Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By MakotoPhil - Saitama, Japan
The museum was free of charge, and is close other museums in the area, so you can also visit other museums as well. The other government-funded museums were also free of charge. The museum is a repository of species that can be found in the Philippines, but there are plenty of them. In every floor and section of the museum, you’ll find different kinds of ecosystems where those species thrive. There was also a life-size model of Lolong, probably the world’s largest saltwater crocodile that has ever lived or captured. There were few people when I visited and the building was spacious and had a cozy atmosphere. If you’re interested about species in the Philippines, it’s a great place to visit. Some people mixes up this museum with the other museums. This museum is for appreciation of the different species and ecosystems in the Philippines. If you’re interested about Philippines’ ancient civilization and artifacts, then the National Museum would be the place to go; and for learning about the different ethnic groups in the Philippines, the Museum of Anthropology would be the place to visit.
4. National Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 683 reviews
This grand exhibit house features the country's most historic works of culture and national heritage, including the paintings of heralded Philippine artist Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.
Reviewed By vivas_margarida - Lisbon, Portugal
Very interesting museum, with a diverse collection of paintings and sculptures. This was a great suggestion for a local visit
5. Museo Pambata
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 96 reviews
This children's museum has lots of interactive exhibits.
Reviewed By Citygal12456 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Interactive and beautifully made for children and kids at heart. They have presented the heroes of the country in an interesting manner - kids can hear them thru the phone. They have a library, a music room, a plants area and there are activities for kids as well.
6. Rizal Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By efrenr916 - Taguig City, Philippines
There stands the statue of the National Hero, Jose Rizal in the middle of Manilas most famous park, the Luneta Park. Near the Walled city of Intramuros.
7. Museum of the Filipino People
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Hmcc85 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
If you are interested in history, tradition this is a must visit. It has nice layout with lot of intereating artifacts found from burial sites to ship wrecks. And lots of interesting stuffs from various tribes in philippines. My number one in Manila
8. Yexel's Toy Museum
9. 1335Mabini
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Hiraya Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
