The National Museum of the Philippines is reopening its doors to guests who have missed its rich collection of arts and culture. Gradually, they are allowing guests to visit its central museums within the National Museum Complex in Rizal Park which are the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of Natural History. However, the National Planetarium will remain closed until further notice.
But before you step into the premises, make sure that you have read the museum s new guidelines below. After all, the guidelines are implemented to keep you and other guests safe throughout your visit.
The National Museum of the Philippines is set to declare the centuries-old Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño in Cebu City and its image of the revered Child Jesus as national cultural treasures next month.
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According to the NMP, art and history enthusiasts can now visit the central museums within the National Museum Complex in Manila namely the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology, and the National Museum of Natural History.
With the limited reopening of its museums, the NMP said “tight restrictions and limitations” will be imposed to ensure the health and safety of visitors amid the health crisis.
NMP Director-General Jeremy R. Barns said the museums will open every Tuesdays to Sundays, excluding religious holidays, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for the morning session, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the afternoon session.