8 Most Magnificent Makati Museums To Relive Glorious Past

15 Nov 2021

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Makati is a financial hub of Philipines known for high rise condos, elegant shopping malls, beautiful gardens, and street dotted with greenery. The city is popular for maintaining and preserving its rich heritage, environment, history, and culture. Makati museums have housed Philipines heritage and craft collections to safeguard the glorious past for the new generation. These days museums are an integral part of the local communities and environment. With the development of new technology, museums have far more reaching audiences who can easily witness the museum collection due to digitalization.

8 Well-known Makati Museums

Museums in Makati take you through the history, culture, and art of the city. All the museums differ from each other in the form of their collections. Here is the list of the best museums you can visit in Makati

1. Ayala Museum
2. Yuchengco Museum
3. Prism Gallery
4. The Mind Museum
5. ArtistSpace Gallery
6. Michel Yves Art Gallery
7. Finale Art File
8. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

1. Ayala Museum

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Ayala Museum is the most notable museum in Makati, demonstrating a vast range of displays about the people of Philipines, uncovering their voyage from ancient days to the present days. The entire ethnological and archaeological displays relate to the history, culture, art, and heritage of Filipino. The museum is located in the heart of Makati Central Business District, providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere, away from the hustle-bustle of the city. The highlight of the museum is the 60 dioramas which are on the second floor and showcases the history of Philipines from early ancient men to modern-day men. In the museum, there is a small gift shop where you can purchase home decor, stationery, and other gift items.

Opening Hours: Ayala Museum is open – 9 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays)

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2. Yuchengco Museum

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Yuchengco Museum was built in the year 2005 to exhibit and showcase personal art and artifact of Ambassador Alfonso T. Yucengco, he was a remarkable banker and insurance person. The museum is adjacent to the eminent RCBC Plaza in Makati. The art collection of the museum includes the artworks by Filipino artists like Juan Luna (1857 – 1899), Fernando C. Amorsolo (1892-1972), and Carlos Botong Francisco (1913-1969). A lot of collection in the museum relates to Jose Rizal, who was Philipines hero. Rizal’s educational documents, certificates, portraits, and photos along with photos of family members and friends are on a display in the museum.

Opening Hours: Yuchengco Museum is open – 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays and public holidays)

3. Prism Gallery

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The art and craft from new artists are displayed in the prism gallery. The gallery is located in the corner of Benavidez Street, Legaspi Village in Makati. There is a small gift shop inside the gallery which sells artwork as well as beautiful handmade postcards. The gallery as of now is showcasing the artwork of more than 40 new artists. The art gallery also conducts workshops and the artworks created during the workshops are displayed in the exhibitions.

Opening Hours: Prism Gallery is open – 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday and 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday (closed on Sundays)

4. The Mind Museum

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The Mind Museum is basically a place where science is simplified by various interactive activities. The place has around 250 interactive stations where you will witness the science come alive, this museum can be equally enjoyed by science students as well as adults. Explore the awe-striking five galleries such as Atom Gallery, Life Gallery, Universe Gallery, Earth Galler, and Technology Gallery. The museum also has four play pockets consisting of water, math, music, and living.

Opening Hours: The Mind Museum is open – 9 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays)

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5. ArtistSpace Gallery

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ArtistSpace is a Gallery maintained by the Ayala Museum and it exhibits the work of local and international visual artists. The gallery promotes new artists and a wide range of their work are showcased in the gallery. The contemporary visual arts work of a single artist is displayed for two weeks in the gallery.

Opening Hours: ArtistSpace Gallery is open – 10 am to 7 pm from Monday to Sunday

6. Michel Yves Art Gallery

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The Gallery is located at Glorietta 4 and displays 20 original artworks with 160 renderings on the display. The brilliant work of colors and shapes is admired in the gallery. The work of Mike Yves’ is displayed in the gallery and is appreciated by people who visit the gallery and witness the work of an imaginative mind. The profits earned from the gallery will be used to raise funds for a national public health campaign for Spinal Health.

Opening Hours: Michel Yves Art Gallery is open – 10 am to 9 pm from Monday to Sunday

7. Finale Art File

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One of the oldest galleries in the Philipines is Finale Art File, it is in the Makati city since the ’80s. The gallery showcases hundreds of exhibits of visual arts created by emerging as well as by established artists. The Finale Art File is popular for its tall gallery and can accommodate huge paintings, installations, and sculptures. The gallery owns a collection of 100 self-portraits collected from 1826 to 2011

Opening Hours: Finale Art File is open – 10 am to 7 pm from Monday to Saturday

8. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

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Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is a part of Da La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. It features the exhibits of art students and other art lovers. The college offers courses in art, fashion design, animation, multimedia, photography, and music. The museum hosts outstanding exhibitions collaborating with international artists along with college students.

Opening Hours: Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is open – 10 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Sunday

Further Read: 8 Fascinating Things To Do In Manila To Savor The Best Of Philippines’ Culture

Explore the Makati Museums and get close to history, culture, and art of Philipines. Treasure the great work of local and international artists and also their imaginative minds. So, go ahead and plan a holiday to Philippines.
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