Recently opened in June 2019, the Chinatown Museum in Binondo an audio-visual experience that takes through the story of Manila's storied Chinatown.
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Museo El Deposito and the Origins of the Manila’s Waterworks System
Built in the area where the old water reservoir was located, the Museo El Deposito tells an often overlooked story of Manila's old waterworks system and the role it has played as an important facility fought upon by various forces.
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From San Ignacio to Museo de Intramuros
The former Jesuit pride of a church has risen from the ruins to be one of Intramuros' newest landmarks, the Museo de Intramuros.
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Automobiles of Authority: Visiting the Presidential Car Museum
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines has been on the roll these past few years. During that time, it has successfully transformed its museums from boring relics to interactive showcases, making them fun, educational landmarks worth visiting even more. A tour these days of the Rizal Shrine in Intramuros, Museo ng Katipunan in San Juan, and the Quezon Memorial Shrine Museum in Quezon City are just a few examples of the splendid work the NHCP has done. At the same time, the NHCP has been busy conceptualizing new museums as well, one of which just opened last Sunday, August 19 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of…
