List of museums in Metro Manila


Metro Manila is home to a number of noteworthy museums and art galleries showcasing its rich history and culture. The following is a partial list of museums and art galleries in the metropolis.
Museum nameImageLocationDescription
Archdiocesan Museum of Manila121 Arzobispo Street, Intramuros, ManilaEcclesiastical museum of the history of the Archdiocese of Manila.
Armed Forces of the Philippines MuseumBulwagang Heneral Arturo T. Enrile, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon CityTraditions, culture and history of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Art in IslandCubao, Quezon CityInteractive art exhibition or selfie museum
AIMS Museo MaritimoArnaiz Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, PasayMaritime Museum of the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies.
Ateneo Art GalleryKatipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon CityModern art gallery.
Ayala MuseumMakati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, San Lorenzo, MakatiPhilippine history and art gallery
Bahay ModernismoQuezon Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, Quezon CityFeatures the domestic life of the Filipino family in the late 20th century
Bahay Nakpil-BautistaQuiapo, ManilaHistoric house museum
Bahay TsinoyKaisa Heritage Center, 32 Anda corner Cabildo Streets, Intramuros, ManilaChinese and Oriental museum
Bantayog ng mga Bayani MuseumQuezon Avenue near EDSA, Pinyahan, Quezon CityCollection of items of the Martial Law period.
Bayanihan Folk Arts MuseumPhilippine Women's University, Taft Avenue, Malate, ManilaEthnological artifacts of various Philippine ethnic groups and Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company memorabilia.
Casa ManilaGeneral Luna Street, Intramuros, ManilaSpanish colonial history.
CCP Museo ng Kalinangang PilipinoCCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, PasayMuseum of performing arts.
2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, ManilaContemporary Filipino arts.
Escolta MuseumCalvo Building, Escolta Street, Binondo, ManilaMuseum of the history of Escolta Street.
Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez MuseumEARIST, Lacson Avenue, Santa Mesa, ManilaMemorabilia collection of the late Senate President Eulogio Rodriguez.
Bay City, PasayMaritime museum featuring the Manila–Acapulco galleon trade
GSIS Museo ng SiningMacapagal Boulevard, Financial Center, PasayFilipino arts.
Iglesia ni Cristo MuseumPunta, Santa Ana, ManilaMuseum of the history and culture of the Iglesia ni Cristo. Also originally the location of the first local congregation of the Christian denomination.
Iglesia ni Cristo Museum and GalleryINC Central Office, Commonwealth Avenue, New Era, Quezon CityMuseum of the history and culture of the Iglesia ni Cristo.
Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research CenterUP Diliman, Roxas Avenue, U.P. Campus, Quezon CityCollection of art, stamps, coins, library, personal papers and memorabilia of Jorge B. Vargas
Jose P. Laurel Memorial Foundation MuseumRoxas Boulevard corner Pedro Gil Street, Malate, ManilaPrivate museum containing memorabilia of the late President Jose P. Laurel.
López Museum and LibraryExchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, San Antonio, PasigPhilippine art and history.
Mabini ShrinePolytechnic University of the Philippines Campus, Santa Mesa, ManilaHistoric house museum
Macuha Art GalleryLas Piñas
Manila Clock Tower MuseumManila City Hall, Ermita, ManilaShowcases the history of Manila including its history of Manila City Hall.
Metropolitan Museum of ManilaBSP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, ManilaModern and contemporary visual arts.
Third Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, TaguigScience and technology museum.
BSP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, ManilaNumismatic museum, collection of currencies and coins from the different historical periods.
Museo El DepositoPinaglabanan Shrine, Corazon de Jesus, San JuanMuseum showcasing the history of the Carriedo water system, including the El Deposito underwater reservoir.
Museo ni Manuel Quezon
Quezon Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, Pinyahan, Quezon CityContains memorabilia of the late President Manuel Quezon.
Museo ng KatipunanPinaglabanan Shrine, Corazon de Jesus, San JuanShowcases the contributions of the Katipunan.
Museo ng MakatiJose P. Rizal Avenue, Poblacion, MakatiRepository of Makati's heritage, historical properties, collections and culture.
Museo ng MuntinlupaCentennial Avenue, MuntinlupaCity Museum
Museo ng Pag-Asa84 Cordillera Street, Lourdes, Quezon CityMuseum about feminist movements and art.
Museo PambataRoxas Boulevard corner South Drive, Ermita, ManilaMuseum for children.
Museo ValenzuelaFatima Avenue, Marulas, ValenzuelaRepository of Valenzuela's history, culture and heritage.
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design GF School of Design and Arts Building, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Dominga Street, ManilaHoused within the stunning architecture of the College of Saint Benilde's School of Design and Arts Campus, designed by local architect Ed Calma, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is the only space in Manila and the Philippines that approximates an international contemporary art museum and gallery space.
Located within an art college, MCAD's programmes are molded in line with the school's courses. In step with this, MCAD produces outstanding exhibitions with worldwide standards by collaborating with professional artists and curators, both local and international.
MCAD provides the experience and exposure to contemporary art works, usually only found outside the country. Its contemporary art exhibitions, projects, as well as other cultural and art-inspired undertakings showcase the possibilities of technology and new media through its internationally designed programme of contemporary art exhibitions enhanced by an ever-widening educational platform.
National Museum of AnthropologyRizal Park, Ermita, ManilaAnthropology and archaeology.
National Museum of Fine ArtsRizal Park, Ermita, ManilaArt gallery.
National Museum of Natural HistoryRizal Park, Ermita, ManilaNatural history and ethnography.
Omniverse MuseumGlorietta 2, MakatiCollections of pop culture toys and figures from comic books, TV shows, movies, and novels.
Pasig City MuseumPlaza Rizal, San Jose, PasigRepository of Pasig's culture, tradition and history.
PEFTOK Korean War Memorial HallPhilippine-Korea Friendship Center, TaguigMuseum dedicated to Filipino soldiers of Korean War.
Philippine Air Force Aerospace MuseumAndrews Avenue, Villamor Air Base, PasayPhilippine Air Force life and history.
Philippine Army MuseumPhilippine Army Complex, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, TaguigMilitary museum of the Philippine Army.
Philippine National Police MuseumCamp Crame, Quezon CityTraditions, culture and history of the Philippine National Police.
Philippine Science CentrumE-Com Building, Riverbanks Center, Barangka, MarikinaHands-on science museum.
Presidential Car MuseumQuezon Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, Pinyahan, Quezon CityDisplays vehicles used by the President of the Philippines
Malacañang Complex, Jose Laurel Street, San Miguel, ManilaPhilippine political history and presidential memorabilia.
QCX MuseumQuezon Memorial Circle, Elliptical Road, Pinyahan, Quezon CityDisplays the history and culture of Quezon City.
Rizal Shrine MuseumFort Santiago, Intramuros, ManilaCollection of memorabilia of the Philippine national hero Jose Rizal.
San Agustin Church MuseumGeneral Luna corner Real Streets, Intramuros, ManilaSpanish and Filipino religious art and artifacts.
Jose P. Rizal Street, San Roque, MarikinaFootwear museum, collection of Imelda Marcos shoes.
Tandang Sora Women's MuseumQuezon CityWomen's history
UP Museum of a History of IdeasPedro Gil Street corner Taft Avenue, ManilaNatural history
UST Museum of Arts and SciencesUniversity of Santo Tomas Main Building, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, ManilaNatural history, visual arts, religious images, ethnography.
Veterans Federation of the Philippines MuseumVeterans Center, Western Bicutan, TaguigMuseum dedicated to the Filipino soldiers of World War II.
Yuchengco MuseumRCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue corner Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village, MakatiFilipino and Filipino-Chinese arts.