Late 2015, Jem and I went to visit the National Museum of the Philippines. But since we arrived there pretty late (it was probably already 3:30PM by then) we didn't get to see much of their displays.Complete tour @ National Philippine Museum
Because of that, we promised that we'll get back and complete a day tour. Add the fact that Jem hasn't seen the gigantic painting of Juan Luna which is none other than The Spoliarium.
National Museum of the Philippines (photo grabbed from here)
July 2016, it was officially announced that the museum will be accessed for free for all which is a huge step for us. History and arts can now be viewed and studied by a number of people. This can help on shedding light to what had the country endured over the past centuries.
The museum has already been divided into two buildings; the main one (National Museum proper), houses paintings and sculptures of Filipino artists (Fine Arts) and the Museum of the Filipino People which presents information on the origins of the Philippine Islands and the Filipino nation.
For our first visit, we unexpectedly went to the 2nd building but since we didn't get to complete our tour, we'll be coming back. For this one, we'll be focusing on the National Museum proper.
National Museum receiving area
Upon entering, you'll be asked to leave all your belongings (except for the important ones) to their baggage counter. It's a plus since you'll not be carrying anything heavy while roaming around. You'll also be asked to register on their guest book.
First off, the gallery that will be greeting you will be the one housing The Spoliarium and The Assassination of Governor Bustamante. This gallery is the old House of Representatives Session Hall.
Just a reminder that taking selfies and snapchats (or even short videos) is not allowed inside the museum. You'll be approached by one of their guards and they'll ask you to delete it while they are watching. Kinda unnerving though HAHA. There will be no one telling you this upon entering and their guidelines is posted on the far most corner of the receiving area (where no one can see it).
We proceeded to the North Wing of the 2nd Level to check out other galleries.
GALLERY VIII (Silvina & Juan C. Laya Hall)
GALLERY X (MFP Hall)
The Progress of Medicine in the Philippines by Carlos V. Francisco
GALLERY XI (SPPC Hall)
Drawings of Fernando C. Amorsolo
GALLERY XII (Security Bank Hall)
Works of Guillermo E. Tolentino
After that, we proceeded to roam around the South Wing galleries.
GALLERY I (Luis I. Ablaza Hall)
Religious Art from the 17th to 19th centuries
GALLERY III
Academic and Romantic Art
GALLERY VI
Classical Art from the 20th century
Some random shots along the hallways.
We also went to the upper floors to check out other displays.
Hallway shots:
GALLERY XXIII (GSIS Northwest Hall)
Pillars of Philippine Modernism (7)
GALLERY XXV (Philam Life Hall)
Pillars of Philippine Modernism (8)
GALLERY XIV
Pillars of Philippine Modernism (1)
Anyway, these are just few of the artworks displayed all throughout the museum so you still have plenty to check out yourself. For more information about the museum, you can visit their official website at http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/#page=page-1.
If you're coming from somewhere in Cubao area, you can easily go here by riding an FX bound for Quiapo. Their terminal is along Aurora Blvd. in front of Gateway Mall and just beside the stairs of LRT 2. If you're being cheap for the moment (like us), you can also ride a jeepney bound for Quiapo an ask to be let off at National Museum.
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