The 10 Best Museums in Luzon, Philippines
Discover the best top things to do in Luzon, Philippines including Myth of the Human Body, San Agustin Museum, Ayala Museum, Ugu Bigyan Pottery, Pinto Art Museum, Aguinaldo Shrine, Blanco Family Museum, Art in Island, Museo Orlina, National Museum Of Anthropology.
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1. Myth of the Human Body
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. San Agustin Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By kanemochi - Seattle, United States
The San Agustin Museum is attached to the magnificent and historical San Agustin church. You should visit both the church and the museum on the same visit. The museum is spread over the entire massive grounds over two floors. Many of the pieces tell the story of the evolution Christianity in the Philippines. You could easily spend at least a couple of hours in just the museum itself. I spent a few hours on the entire property including the church. There are two beautiful gardens on the property. Be sure and look for the turtles in the inner garden fountain. Don’t get too close to the fountain because they’ll swim underwater. They appear to be shy and very aware of people.
3. Ayala Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 863 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
Reviewed By OfeliaG46 - Limeuil, France
No queues, no crowds in our early after lunch visit to the Ayala Museum. Reception at ticket booth was helpful and friendly. We started with the temporary exhibit of Mark Lewis Lim Higgins on the ground floor. It was a fascinating mixture of his paintings in an installation of some kind of rich warehouse, overflowing with silks, ceramics, gold and spices reminiscent of what were exported during the galleon trade. The muted atmosphere, the dim lights, the scent of incense and spices transported us to another time and place! Then we went up to the 4th floor to marvel at the gold collection: objects dug up mainly in Agusan and testimony to the extraordinary skill of local goldsmiths of the 10th - 13th centuries. The excellent ceramic collection of Roberto Villanueva held our attention for its scope, its richness and its beauty. A well-designed diorama, a narrative in a nutshell, traces the history of the Philippines from prehistoric times to the present. It was a well-spent and profitable afternoon!
4. Ugu Bigyan Pottery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By rondO6516WN - Quezon City, Philippines
Two thumbs up!!! Very good food, a quiet place to relax and unwind, every corner of the place are clean and tidy, my overall experience is awesome! Special thanks to Dr Sonny Viloria and Mr Ugu Bigyan...
5. Pinto Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By ferdinandr2017
The place was so amazing that every corner you go you will learen about filipino heritage. Food was great too. You can relax on every visit of different area. Bring your energy in full, you will be needing it.
6. Aguinaldo Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Dubbed as the House of History, the Aguinaldo Mansion is the locus of a focal point in the unfolding of Philippine history. Constructed in 1845, the original structure of the house was of nipa-and-thatch material. It was reconstructed four years later using a variety of Philippine hardwood. By the 1920s, major renovation saw the construction of the tower and the symbolic balcony of the house. It was also during this period that the house was refurbished with architectural details of nationalistic themes, masonic symbols, and art nouveau and art deco’s artistic style prevalent during the early 20th century. The house where the president lived was donated to the Filipino people in 1963, a year before he passed away. In 1964, the house was placed under the care of the National Museum of the Philippines and was declared a national shrine through Republic Act No 4039. By 1972, Executive Order No 370 transferred the shrine under the care and maintenance of the National Historical Commission
Reviewed By CarlosCeldran - Metro Manila, Philippines
It's a very well maintained informative museum. It shows the histories of the Philippine National Hero General Emilio Aguinaldo, the history of the KKK, and the house itself. This residence was the real home of Emilio Aguinaldo. It's made of amazing selections of Philippine wood and carved and styled and displayed to fully bring out the character of early 20the century Cavite (the house wasn't built during the 19th century revolution - didn't know that). Be sure to check out to the cool escape hatches, hidden flower holders, and ammunitions storage secret doors. The guides are great too.
7. Blanco Family Museum
8. Art in Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By darrenbK493NG
This place is a lot of fun to visit with some great pictures to be had best shared with either friends or a loved one!
9. Museo Orlina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Museo Orlina is a veritable treasure trove of contemporary art of the internationally-acclaimed, pioneer, and foremost practitioner of glass sculpture in the Philippines, Ramon Orlina. The museum has four levels of exhibit area, a sculpture garden and amphitheater, and a roof deck to enjoy the spectacular view of Taal Lake.
Reviewed By zowee_m - Luzon, Philippines
The place is easy to find as it is along the highway. The road is quite steep tho. The museum has interesting pieces and if you are an Orlina fan , and frequent his art exhibits in Manila, I highly recommend you visit this museum. Aside from his work, some of his old VW cars are also displayed and his backyard is also interesting with all other artworks in collab with other artists are showcased.
10. 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.
