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Read MoreAyala Museum
Located in Greenbelt Mall, the Ayala Museum is one of the best museums in the country. Don’t miss the ‘Philippine Diorama Experience,’ a great introduction to the country’s history (marked by centuries of colonization), depicted in handcrafted dioramas. There are...
Read MoreNational Museum
Founded in 1901, the National Museum is located in a historic building in Old Manila that formerly housed the Senate and the House of Representatives. In 2003, it was renovated to contain the National Art Gallery, the Museum of the...
Read MorePinto Art Museum
This offbeat contemporary art museum is out of the way (roughly an hour by car from Makati) but well worth the trip for aficionados. Set in the hills outside of Manila, Pinto (meaning ‘door’ in Tagalog) is a passion project...
Read MoreThe Mind Museum
This modern children’s museum in Taguig (just outside Makati) has several science exhibits, including interactive displays on atoms and DNA structures, as well as a planetarium and a full-scale T-Rex.
Read MoreWeekend Markets
On Saturdays, head to Salcedo Park in Makati for a morning market that features stalls selling local delicacies, fresh produce and artisanal crafts. On Sundays, there is a larger market in nearby Legazpi Park, which has more varied vendors including...
