Ayala Museum

I posted the exact title on my ticket above.

This 3 floored museum boasts of rich Filipino heritage. Having been stagnant in checking out local museums, this was a refreshing experience for me. After Isabetlog promoted this, I immediately invited myself to Apo's planned visit.

As I was advised by reception, it is better to start from the 4th floor going down, the rationale behind it eludes me. I was extremely dissappointed that cameras were not allowed inside and reluctantly left it at the baggage counter.

The museum has tons of Asian pottery that have been excavated from various points of the archipelago.

A show and exhibit not to miss would be the 'Gold of our Ancestors' which houses numerous pieces of gold artifacts known to be a status symbol in olden times. This consisted of jewelry, sequins, sword hilts, orifice coverings and other accessories.

I like the fact that the items looked well preserved and presented, making me appreciate the entrance fee.

What impressed me most was how interactive the museum was with drawers filled with items that had a magnifying glass atop for a closer view. A preview video welcomes you before you take the tour around the Gold of our Ancestors exhibit which was housed in what felt more like a well protected coliseum. There are also a few more videos here and there to give you brief histories of who and where the artifacts were found.

The priceless paintings of Antonio Luna and Fernando Amorsolo was also well worth the visit.

The lengthy diorama, consisting of over 50 scenes summarizing the Philippine history was what gave me the most goosebumps, reliving what I've learned so long ago in my History subjects.

If you are eager to soak up a bit of the Philippine history, this museum is a good place to start.

Tickets cost:
For Locals: Php 225
For Tourists: Php 450